by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how UNM compares to other colleges that offer dental support services.
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UNM ranks competitively among schools offering dental support services. Specifically, it ranked #35 out of 85 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in New Mexico.
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of New Mexico-Main Campus conferred 40 bachelor’s degrees in dental support services.
Dental Support Services students who finish a bachelor’s at UNM earn a median of $58,469 a year. This is below $59,099, the median for all majors at UNM.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UNM, dental support services graduates take on a median debt of $20,378 in student loans. This is higher than $19,961, the typical median for all majors at UNM.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,604 | $31,422 |
| Fees | $1,638 | $1,638 |
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Among recent graduates, 10% of dental support services bachelor’s degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The majority of dental support services bachelor’s degree graduates at UNM were Hispanic or Latino. About 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of New Mexico-Main Campus with a bachelor’s in dental support services.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
In the most recent graduating class, 9% of dental support services master’s degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The largest share of dental support services master’s degree graduates at UNM were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of New Mexico-Main Campus with a master’s in dental support services.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the dental support services majors at University of New Mexico-Main Campus.
This dental support services program at UNM includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 51 |
UNM awarded 51 completions in dental hygiene/hygienist recently — 90% to women and 10% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (53%).