by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Old Dominion ranks among other schools offering degrees in dental support.
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Old Dominion was ranked #46 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for dental support majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Old Dominion University handed out 74 bachelor's degrees in dental support services. This is an increase of 363% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 36 students received their master’s degree in dental support from Old Dominion. This makes it the #1 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 Old Dominion is $63,145. 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.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Old Dominion paid an average of $1,073 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $393 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,590 | $27,465 |
| Fees | $4,672 | $5,197 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,592 | $14,592 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,000 | $3,000 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 3% of dental support bachelor's degrees went to men and 97% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Old Dominion University with a bachelor's in dental support.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Old Dominion 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 Old Dominion Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 35 students graduated with a master's degree in dental support from Old Dominion. About 11% were men and 89% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Old Dominion University with a master's in dental support.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the dental support majors at Old Dominion University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 333 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 242 |
| Other Health Professions | 127 |
| Communication Sciences | 74 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 43 |
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