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, and more. We've also included details on how South College ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in dental support.
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The bachelor's program at South College was ranked #113 on College Factual's Best Schools for dental support list. It is also ranked #2 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Dental Support Services Associate Degree Schools | 53 |
| Best Dental Support Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 57 |
| Best Dental Support Services Schools | 113 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, South College handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in dental support services. This is an increase of 475% over the previous year when 4 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at South College paid an average of $335 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 | $16,450 | $16,450 |
| Fees | $1,485 | $1,485 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
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All of the 23 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in dental support from South College in 2022 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at South College are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from South College with a bachelor's in dental support.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
South College 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 South College Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 2% of dental support associate's degrees went to men and 98% went to women.
The majority of associate's degree recipients in this major at South College are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from South College with a associate's in dental support.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the dental support majors at South College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 748 |
| Nursing | 330 |
| Allied Health Professions | 271 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 172 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 142 |