Dental Support Services at Northampton County Area Community College
If you plan to study Dental Support Services, you may want to check out the program at Northampton County Area Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Northampton County Area Community College is located in Bethlehem, PA.
During the most recent reporting year, 19 dental support services graduations were recorded at Northampton County Area Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Northampton County Area Community College
Many students take online classes at Northampton County Area Community College. Among 8,810 students, 3,131 (36%) studied exclusively online and 3,433 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Support Services Rankings at Northampton County Area Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Northampton County Area Community College’s Dental Support Services program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #4 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #5 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #22 of 54 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #22 of 53 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #267 of 606 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #269 of 599 |
Earnings for Dental Support Services Graduates from Northampton County Area Community College
Those who finish Northampton County Area Community College’s Dental Support Services program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $49,598 |
| 2 years | $45,277 |
| 3 years | $49,904 |
| 4 years | $45,447 |
| 5 years | $58,392 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Dental Support Services graduates from Northampton County Area Community College report median earnings of $45,447, compared with $39,873 for all Northampton County Area Community College graduates — about 14% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Dental Support Services graduates from Northampton County Area Community College is $19,690.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Dental Support Services graduates at Northampton County Area Community College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Dental Support Services graduates at Northampton County Area Community College are 89% women (17) and 11% men (2).
Dental Support Services Associate’s Program at Northampton County Area Community College
Of the 19 associate’s dental support services degrees awarded at Northampton County Area Community College, 89% were women (17) and 11% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Support Services associate’s degree recipients at Northampton County Area Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 47% of Dental Support Services associate’s degree recipients at Northampton County Area Community College, higher than the national average of 44%.*
*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 Northampton County Area Community College
The Dental Support Services program at Northampton County Area Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 19 |
Top-Paying Careers for Dental Support Services Graduates
Students who finish Dental Support Services program at Northampton County Area Community College work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid 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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