Dental Support Services at Yakima Valley College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Dental Support Services, consider the program at Yakima Valley College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Yakima Valley College is in Yakima, WA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 30 dental support services degrees were granted at Yakima Valley College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Yakima Valley College
Online coursework is an option at Yakima Valley College. Among 3,809 students, 1,119 (29%) studied exclusively online and 1,173 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Support Services Rankings at Yakima Valley College
Use these rankings to compare Yakima Valley College’s Dental Support Services program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #12 of 18 |
| Best Value | Washington | #13 of 18 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #47 of 116 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #59 of 117 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #264 of 606 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #287 of 599 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Dental Support Services graduates at Yakima Valley College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Dental Support Services graduates at Yakima Valley College are 100% women (30) and 0% men (0).
Dental Support Services Bachelor’s Program at Yakima Valley College
Among the 18 bachelor’s dental support services degrees awarded at Yakima Valley College, 100% were women (18) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Support Services bachelor’s degree recipients at Yakima Valley College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 39% of Dental Support Services bachelor’s degree recipients at Yakima Valley College, higher 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 Yakima Valley College
This Dental Support Services program at Yakima Valley College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 12 |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 18 |
Top-Paying Careers for Dental Support Services Graduates
Those who complete Dental Support Services program at Yakima Valley College go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Dental Support Services graduates, 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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