We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how UAA ranks among other schools offering degrees in dental support services.
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UAA holds a strong position among schools offering dental support services. Specifically, it ranked #51 out of 85 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Alaska.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Alaska Anchorage conferred 12 bachelor’s degrees in dental support services.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,224 | $19,776 |
| Fees | $1,546 | $1,546 |
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Every one of the 3 students who graduated with a associate’s degree in dental support services from UAA identified as women.
The largest share of dental support services associate’s degree graduates at UAA were White. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alaska Anchorage with a associate’s in dental support services.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 8% of dental support services bachelor’s degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The majority of dental support services bachelor’s degree graduates at UAA were White. About 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alaska Anchorage with a bachelor’s in dental support services.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the dental support services majors at University of Alaska Anchorage.
The dental support services program at UAA offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 12 |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 6 |
UAA granted 12 completions in dental hygiene/hygienist in the most recent reporting year — 92% to women and 8% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (33%).
UAA granted 6 completions in dental assisting/assistant in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).