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. Also, learn how UMKC ranks among other schools offering degrees in dental support.
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The bachelor's program at UMKC was ranked #78 on College Factual's Best Schools for dental support list. It is also ranked #1 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Dental Support Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 29 |
| Best Dental Support Services Schools | 78 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Missouri - Kansas City handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in dental support services. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in dental support from UMKC. This makes it the #11 most popular school for dental support master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of dental support students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMKC is $60,307. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $60,171 for all dental support bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMKC paid an average of $973 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $373 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,190 | $29,190 |
| Fees | $1,544 | $1,544 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,118 | $12,118 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,660 | $4,660 |
Learn more about UMKC tuition and fees.
All of the 30 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in dental support from UMKC in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - Kansas City with a bachelor's in dental support.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the UMKC dental support bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMKC Online Learning page.
All of the 6 students who graduated with a Master’s in dental support from UMKC in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - Kansas City with a master's in dental support.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the dental support majors at University of Missouri - Kansas City.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 275 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 147 |
| Dentistry | 109 |
| Medicine | 100 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 60 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.