by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Foothill College ranks among other schools offering degrees in dental support.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for dental support majors, Foothill College came in at #7. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #3 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Foothill College handed out 72 bachelor's degrees in dental support services. This is an increase of 24% over the previous year when 58 degrees were handed out.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Foothill College, dental support students borrow a median amount of $17,285 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all dental support bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the dental support majors at Foothill College.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Associate’s in dental support from Foothill College in 2021 were women.
The majority of the graduates for this major are Asian American. In the graduating class of 2021, 67% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Foothill College with a associate's in dental support.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 72 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in dental support from Foothill College in 2021, 6% were men and 94% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Foothill College with a bachelor's in dental support.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 78 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 64 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 2 |
