by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how LWTech ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in dental support.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for dental support majors, LWTech came in at #15. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Dental Support Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 11 |
| Best Dental Support Services Schools | 15 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Lake Washington Institute of Technology handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in dental support services. This is a decrease of 54% over the previous year when 57 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of dental support students who receive their bachelor's degree at LWTech is $77,431. This is higher than $60,171, which is the national median for all dental support bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at LWTech was $306 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $143 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,195 | $8,548 |
| Fees | $1,961 | $2,469 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,221 | $1,221 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 26 students earned a bachelor's degree in dental support from LWTech. About 96% of these graduates were women and the other 4% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lake Washington Institute of Technology with a bachelor's in dental support.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
LWTech 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 LWTech Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Associate’s in dental support from LWTech in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lake Washington Institute of Technology with a associate's in dental support.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the dental support majors at Lake Washington Institute of Technology.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 83 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 65 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 34 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 19 |
| Public Health | 16 |