by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how SIUC ranks in comparison to other schools with dental support programs.
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The bachelor's program at SIUC was ranked #112 on College Factual's Best Schools for dental support list. It is also ranked #5 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Dental Support Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 36 |
| Best Dental Support Services Schools | 112 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Illinois University Carbondale handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in dental support services. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of dental support students who receive their bachelor's degree at SIUC is $53,559. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $60,171 for all dental support students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SIUC paid an average of $321 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,638 | $9,638 |
| Fees | $3,606 | $3,606 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,114 | $12,114 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,951 | $2,951 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 26 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in dental support from SIUC. About 4% were men and 96% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a bachelor's in dental support.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
SIUC 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 SIUC Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the dental support majors at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 193 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 116 |
| Medicine | 67 |
| Communication Sciences | 36 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 23 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.