Dental Support Services at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans
What traits are you looking for in a school for Dental Support Services, you may want to check out the program at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans. Get started with the following essential facts.
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans is located in New Orleans, LA.
During the most recent reporting year, 40 dental support services degrees were granted at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans.
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Online & Distance Learning at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans
Online coursework is an option at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans. Of 2,750 students, 39 (1%) studied exclusively online and 0 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Support Services Rankings at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans
Rankings can help you compare Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans’s Dental Support Services program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #2 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #16 of 151 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #105 of 599 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #2 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #16 of 151 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #105 of 599 |
Earnings for Dental Support Services Graduates from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans
Students who complete Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans’s Dental Support Services program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $60,602 |
| 2 years | $62,579 |
| 3 years | $62,980 |
| 4 years | $59,324 |
| 5 years | $70,583 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Dental Support Services graduates from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans take home a median $59,324, compared with $103,070 for all Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans graduates — about 42% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Dental Support Services graduates from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans comes in at $25,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Dental Support Services graduates at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans, by degree type.
Program-wide, Dental Support Services graduates at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans are 100% women (40) and 0% men (0).
Dental Support Services Associate’s Program at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans
Of the 3 associate’s dental support services degrees awarded at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans, 100% were women (3) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Support Services associate’s degree recipients at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 67% of Dental Support Services associate’s degree recipients at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans, above the national average of 44%.*
Dental Support Services Bachelor’s Program at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans
Among the 37 bachelor’s dental support services degrees awarded at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans, 100% were women (37) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Support Services bachelor’s degree recipients at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 30 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 4 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 |
Minority students account for 19% of Dental Support Services bachelor’s degree recipients at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans, lower than the national average of 38%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Dental Support Services Concentrations at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans
This Dental Support Services program at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 37 |
| Dental Laboratory Technology | 3 |
Best-Paid Careers for Dental Support Services Graduates
Students who finish Dental Support Services program at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Dental Support Services majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dental Hygienists | $101,356 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
| Dental Assistants | $25,445 |
| Dental Laboratory Technicians | $25,417 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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