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, and more. In addition, we cover how Kirkwood Community College ranks in comparison to other schools with dental support programs.
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Kirkwood Community College was ranked #35 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for dental support majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Kirkwood Community College paid an average of $281 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $210 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,880 | $7,868 |
| Fees | $100 | $100 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
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Kirkwood Community College 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 Kirkwood Community College Online Learning page.
Of the 42 dental support students who graduated with a associate's degree in 2021-2022 from Kirkwood Community College, about 2% were men and 98% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 90% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kirkwood Community College with a associate's in dental support.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 177 |
| Nursing | 149 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 104 |
| Allied Health Professions | 59 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 14 |