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 MCPHS University 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, MCPHS University came in at #5. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences handed out 70 bachelor's degrees in dental support services. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 73 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 20 students received their master’s degree in dental support from MCPHS University. This makes it the #2 most popular school for dental support master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of dental support students who receive their bachelor's degree at MCPHS University is $61,374. This is higher than $60,171, which is the national median for all dental support bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at MCPHS University, dental support students borrow a median amount of $57,318 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $28,290 for all dental support majors across the country.
Part-time undergraduates at MCPHS University paid an average of $1,380 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 | $37,620 | $37,620 |
| Fees | $1,230 | $1,230 |
| Books and Supplies | $948 | $948 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $23,988 | $23,988 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,936 | $3,936 |
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The dental support program at MCPHS University awarded 70 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 7% of these degrees went to men with the other 93% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences with a bachelor's in dental support.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 16 |
Online degrees for the MCPHS University dental support bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the MCPHS University Online Learning page.
Dental Support majors graduating with a master's degree from MCPHS University make a median salary of $75,871 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all dental support graduates with a master's is $72,323.
Of the 22 students who graduated with a Master’s in dental support from MCPHS University in 2022, 5% were men and 95% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences with a master's in dental support.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the dental support majors at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 799 |
| Nursing | 473 |
| Allied Health Professions | 325 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 194 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 123 |
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