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. Also, learn how University of Missouri-Kansas City ranks among other schools offering degrees in dental support services.
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University of Missouri-Kansas City holds a strong position among schools offering dental support services. In particular, it placed #39 out of 85 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Missouri.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Missouri-Kansas City awarded 31 bachelor’s degrees in dental support services.
Dental Support Services students who finish a bachelor’s at University of Missouri-Kansas City go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $62,938 a year. This is below $75,586, the median for all majors at University of Missouri-Kansas City.
To complete a bachelor’s at University of Missouri-Kansas City, dental support services students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $23,814, the typical median for all majors at University of Missouri-Kansas City.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,940 | $30,650 |
| Fees | $1,621 | $1,621 |
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Among recent graduates, 6% of dental support services bachelor’s degrees went to men and 94% went to women.
The largest share of dental support services bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Missouri-Kansas City were White. About 74% of graduates fell into 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 services.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the dental support services majors at University of Missouri-Kansas City.
The dental support services program at University of Missouri-Kansas City offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 31 |
University of Missouri-Kansas City granted 31 completions in dental hygiene/hygienist in the most recent reporting year — 94% to women and 6% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (74%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.