We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at VCU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks VCU as a strong choice for dental support services, coming in at #73 out of 341 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Dental Support Services Schools | 73 of 341 |
| Best Dental Support Services Schools in Virginia | 4 of 7 |
| Best Dental Support Services Schools in the Southeast Region | 13 of 89 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in dental support services at VCU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 16 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Virginia Commonwealth University handed out 16 bachelor’s degrees in dental support services.
VCU is a solid choice among schools offering dental support services at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Dental Support Services students who finish a bachelor’s at VCU report a median salary of $69,479 a year. This is higher than $64,528, the median for all majors at VCU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at VCU, dental support services students borrow a median amount of $25,924 in student loans. This is higher than $23,820, the typical median for all majors at VCU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,094 | $35,674 |
| Fees | $3,520 | $4,210 |
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Among recent graduates, 12% of dental support services bachelor’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The largest share of dental support services bachelor’s degree graduates at VCU were White. About 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a bachelor’s in dental support services.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
VCU granted 16 bachelor’s degrees in dental hygiene/hygienist in the latest year of data — 88% to women and 12% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (44%).