by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how ISU ranks in comparison to other schools with dental support programs.
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The bachelor's program at ISU was ranked #214 on College Factual's Best Schools for dental support list. It is also ranked #2 in Idaho.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Dental Support Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 59 |
| Best Dental Support Services Schools | 214 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Idaho State University handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in dental support services. This is a decrease of 55% over the previous year when 62 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in dental support from ISU. This makes it the #6 most popular school for dental support master’s degree candidates in the country.
Dental Support majors who earn their bachelor's degree from ISU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $53,877 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $60,171 for all dental support students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at ISU paid an average of $858 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $427 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,992 | $25,102 |
| Fees | $2,364 | $2,364 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $7,924 | $7,924 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,930 | $5,930 |
Learn more about ISU tuition and fees.
All of the 28 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in dental support from ISU in 2022 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at ISU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 82% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Idaho State University with a bachelor's in dental support.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
ISU does not offer an online option for its dental support bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the ISU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the dental support majors at Idaho State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 176 |
| Allied Health Professions | 142 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 80 |
| Communication Sciences | 77 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 76 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.