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. In addition, we cover how Loma Linda University ranks in comparison to other schools with dental support programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for dental support majors, Loma Linda University came in at #9. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #4 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Dental Support Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 7 |
| Best Dental Support Services Schools | 9 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Loma Linda University handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in dental support services. This is a decrease of 42% over the previous year when 60 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of dental support students who receive their bachelor's degree at Loma Linda University is $67,159. 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Loma Linda University paid an average of $752 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $24,000 | $24,000 |
| Fees | $3,900 | $3,900 |
Learn more about Loma Linda University tuition and fees.
Of the 35 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Dental Support Services from Loma Linda University in 2021-2022, 9% were men and 91% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Loma Linda University with a bachelor's in dental support.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Loma Linda University 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 Loma Linda University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the dental support majors at Loma Linda University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 229 |
| Allied Health Professions | 154 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 154 |
| Medicine | 151 |
| Dentistry | 131 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.