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 SPC ranks in comparison to other schools with dental support programs.
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The bachelor's program at SPC was ranked #73 on College Factual's Best Schools for dental support list. It is also ranked #3 in Florida.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, St Petersburg College handed out 53 bachelor's degrees in dental support services. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 58 degrees were handed out.
Dental Support majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SPC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $60,802 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $57,085 for all dental support bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SPC, dental support students borrow a median amount of $22,911 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all dental support bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the dental support majors at St Petersburg College.
For the most recent academic year available, 17% of dental support associate's degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from St Petersburg College with a associate's in dental support.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
All of the 53 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in dental support from SPC in 2021 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from St Petersburg College with a bachelor's in dental support.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 688 |
| Allied Health Professions | 210 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 179 |
| Public Health | 127 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 74 |
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