Below are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how Pacific ranks among other schools offering degrees in dental support services.
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Pacific holds a strong position among schools offering dental support services. More specifically it was ranked #33 out of 599 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #9 in Far Western.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Pacific University conferred 31 bachelor’s degrees in dental support services.
Dental Support Services majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Pacific earn a median of $75,779 a year. This is below $81,350, the median for all majors at Pacific.
To complete a bachelor’s at Pacific, dental support services graduates take on a median debt of $28,375 in student loans. This is above $26,078, the typical median for all majors at Pacific.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $48,928 | $55,036 |
| Fees | $1,338 | $1,338 |
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Among recent graduates, 3% of dental support services bachelor’s degrees went to men and 97% went to women.
The largest share of dental support services bachelor’s degree graduates at Pacific were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 35% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pacific University with a bachelor’s in dental support services.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the dental support services majors at Pacific University.
The dental support services program at Pacific offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 31 |
Pacific granted 31 completions in dental hygiene/hygienist in the most recent reporting year — 97% to women and 3% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (35%).