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. We've also included details on how UTHealth ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in dental support.
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Ranked at #3 in College Factual's most recent rankings, UTHealth is in the top 1% of the country for dental support students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Dental Support Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 1 |
| Best Dental Support Services Schools | 3 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in dental support services. This is a decrease of 39% over the previous year when 41 degrees were handed out.
Dental Support majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UTHealth go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $59,360 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $60,171 for all dental support students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UTHealth was $854 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $225 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,429 | $35,847 |
| Fees | $5,087 | $5,087 |
Learn more about UTHealth tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 25 students earned a bachelor's degree in dental support from UTHealth. About 88% of these graduates were women and the other 12% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston with a bachelor's in dental support.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UTHealth 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 UTHealth Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the dental support majors at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 663 |
| Medicine | 231 |
| Public Health | 187 |
| Dentistry | 108 |
| Medical Illustration & Informatics | 73 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.