by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how USD ranks among other schools offering degrees in dental support services.
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USD ranks competitively among schools offering dental support services. Specifically, it ranked #47 out of 85 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in South Dakota.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of South Dakota awarded 31 bachelor’s degrees in dental support services.
Dental Support Services majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from USD earn a median of $54,943 a year. This is below $60,001, the median for all majors at USD.
To complete a bachelor’s at USD, dental support services students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $26,051, the typical median for all majors at USD.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,773 | $11,283 |
| Fees | $1,659 | $1,659 |
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Every one of the 31 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in dental support services from USD identified as women.
The largest share of dental support services bachelor’s degree graduates at USD are White. About 97% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Dakota with a bachelor’s in dental support services.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the dental support services majors at University of South Dakota.
This dental support services program at USD breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 31 |
USD awarded 31 degrees in dental hygiene/hygienist recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (97%).