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Dental Support Services in Texas

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Dental Support Services Schools in Texas

1,933 students earned Dental Support degrees in Texas in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Dental Support Services is the 90th most popular major out of a total 321 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Dental Support Services Majors in Texas

Dental Support majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 789
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 789
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 519
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 519
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 519
Associate Degree 440
Bachelor’s Degree 183
Master’s Degree 2

Gender Distribution

In Texas, a dental support major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of dental support majors in Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.2%
  • Black or African American: 8.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 55.3%
  • White: 21.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 10.0%
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Jobs for Dental Support Services Grads in Texas

60,330 people in the state and 790,170 in the nation are employed in jobs related to dental support.

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Wages for Dental Support Services Jobs in Texas

A typical salary for a dental support grad in the state is $41,840, compared to a typical salary of $43,180 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Texas that offer dental support degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
16,433 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,233 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 98%. This public school has an average net price of $9,684.

#2

Del Mar College

Corpus Christi
48 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,678 Total Students

In their early career, DMC grads earn an average salary of $30,055. 76% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
545 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $23,291. The full-time teacher rate is 74%. 90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
519 Total Students

60% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 29 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,960 after earning their degree at this institution.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,608 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $70,514 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 5 to 1.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,749 Total Students

45% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. A typical student attending Tyler Junior College will pay a net price of $10,997.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
876 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. 51% of the teachers are full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $23,899.

#8

Howard College

Big Spring
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,674 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. In their early career, Howard County Junior College grads earn an average salary of $28,461. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
70,418 Total Students

87% of the teachers are full time. 81% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $18,919.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,417 Total Students

69% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 37% are considered full time.

Dental Support Services Careers in TX

Some of the careers dental support majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 28% $107,590
Dental Assistants 22% $35,930
Dental Hygienists 22% $75,640
Dental Laboratory Technicians 18% $38,410

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to dental support.

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Nursing 21,862
Allied Health Professions 3,806
Health/Medical Admin Services 2,598
Health Sciences & Services 2,485
Public Health 2,111
Medicine 1,974
Communication Sciences 1,724
Rehabilitation Professions 1,705

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