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. Find out how West Coast University-Orange County ranks among other schools offering degrees in dental support services.
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West Coast University-Orange County is in the top 10% of the country for dental support services. More specifically it was ranked #23 out of 85 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in California.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, West Coast University-Orange County conferred 66 bachelor’s degrees in dental support services.
Dental Support Services graduates with a bachelor’s degree from West Coast University-Orange County go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $70,617 a year. This is below $97,848, the median for all majors at West Coast University-Orange County.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at West Coast University-Orange County, dental support services students borrow a median amount of $36,134 in student loans. This is lower than $37,140, the typical median for all majors at West Coast University-Orange County.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $21,451 | $19,905 |
| Fees | $2,601 | $2,601 |
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Among recent graduates, 17% of dental support services bachelor’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The majority of dental support services bachelor’s degree graduates at West Coast University-Orange County were Hispanic or Latino. About 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Coast University-Orange County with a bachelor’s in dental support services.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the dental support services majors at West Coast University-Orange County.
This dental support services program at West Coast University-Orange County offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 66 |
West Coast University-Orange County conferred 66 completions in dental hygiene/hygienist in the most recent reporting year — 83% to women and 17% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (38%).
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