by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how VCU compares to other colleges that offer dental support services.
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VCU ranks competitively among schools offering dental support services. More specifically it was ranked #31 out of 85 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Virginia.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Virginia Commonwealth University awarded 16 bachelor’s degrees in dental support services.
Dental Support Services students who finish a bachelor’s at VCU report a median salary of $69,479 a year. This is higher than $64,528, the median for all majors at VCU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at VCU, dental support services students borrow a median amount of $25,924 in student loans. This is higher than $23,820, the typical median for all majors at VCU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,094 | $35,674 |
| Fees | $3,520 | $4,210 |
Read more about VCU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 12% of dental support services bachelor’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The largest share of dental support services bachelor’s degree graduates at VCU were White. About 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a bachelor’s in dental support services.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the dental support services majors at Virginia Commonwealth University.
The dental support services program at VCU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 16 |
VCU conferred 16 degrees in dental hygiene/hygienist in the latest year of data — 88% to women and 12% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (44%).