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 Pacific ranks in comparison to other schools with dental support programs.
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Pacific was ranked #40 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 Oregon.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Dental Support Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 19 |
| Best Dental Support Services Schools | 40 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Pacific University handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in dental support services. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of dental support students who receive their bachelor's degree at Pacific is $76,060. 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 Pacific, dental support students borrow a median amount of $49,141 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 Pacific paid an average of $2,204 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $53,174 | $53,174 |
| Fees | $1,292 | $1,292 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,050 | $1,050 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,058 | $15,058 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,800 |
Learn more about Pacific tuition and fees.
Of the 33 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Dental Support Services from Pacific 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 Pacific University with a bachelor's in dental support.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 21 |
Online degrees for the Pacific 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 Pacific Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the dental support majors at Pacific University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 98 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 93 |
| Optometry | 85 |
| Allied Health Professions | 67 |
| Communication Sciences | 55 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.