by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how WKU, HILLTOPPERS compares to other colleges that offer dental support services.
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WKU, HILLTOPPERS ranks competitively among schools offering dental support services. In particular, it placed #70 out of 85 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Kentucky.
During the most recent reporting year, Western Kentucky University handed out 31 bachelor’s degrees in dental support services.
Dental Support Services majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from WKU, HILLTOPPERS go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,624 a year. This is lower than $48,728, the median for all majors at WKU, HILLTOPPERS.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at WKU, HILLTOPPERS, dental support services graduates take on a median debt of $23,199 in student loans. This is below $24,535, the typical median for all majors at WKU, HILLTOPPERS.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,992 | $27,000 |
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All of the 31 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in dental support services from WKU, HILLTOPPERS identified as women.
The largest share of dental support services bachelor’s degree graduates at WKU, HILLTOPPERS are White. About 84% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor’s in dental support services.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the dental support services majors at Western Kentucky University.
The dental support services program at WKU, HILLTOPPERS offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 31 |
WKU, HILLTOPPERS conferred 31 degrees in dental hygiene/hygienist in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (84%).