by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Ferris ranks among other schools offering degrees in dental support.
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The bachelor's program at Ferris was ranked #133 on College Factual's Best Schools for dental support list. It is also ranked #3 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Dental Support Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 54 |
| Best Dental Support Services Associate Degree Schools | 84 |
| Best Dental Support Services Schools | 133 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ferris State University handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in dental support services. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
Dental Support majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Ferris go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $62,805 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $60,171 for all dental support bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at Ferris paid an average of $505 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,140 | $14,140 |
| Fees | $106 | $106 |
| Books and Supplies | $862 | $862 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,660 | $10,660 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,564 | $2,564 |
Learn more about Ferris tuition and fees.
All of the 15 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in dental support from Ferris in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 93% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ferris State University with a bachelor's in dental support.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Ferris does not offer an online option for its dental support bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Ferris Online Learning page.
All of the 36 students who graduated with a Associate’s in dental support from Ferris in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ferris State University with a associate's in dental support.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the dental support majors at Ferris State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 142 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 140 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 104 |
| Allied Health Professions | 82 |
| Other Health Professions | 78 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.