Below are the key facts about this program at CVCC. Degrees are awarded at the Associate’s level. At its best it places at #6 out of 12 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks CVCC as a strong choice for dental support services, placing at #127 out of 341 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Dental Support Services Schools | 127 of 341 |
| Best Dental Support Services Schools in North Carolina | 7 of 13 |
| Best Dental Support Services Schools in the Southeast Region | 29 of 89 |
The following degree levels are available for dental support services at CVCC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 16 |
During the most recent reporting year, Catawba Valley Community College conferred 16 associate’s degrees in dental support services.
CVCC ranks competitively among schools offering dental support services at the associate’s level. Specifically, it ranked #6 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,128 | $7,504 |
| Fees | $299 | $299 |
Learn more about CVCC tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 6% of dental support services associate’s degrees went to men and 94% went to women.
The majority of dental support services associate’s degree graduates at CVCC are White. About 88% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Catawba Valley Community College with a associate’s in dental support services.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
CVCC awarded 16 associate’s completions in dental hygiene/hygienist recently — 94% to women and 6% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (88%).
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