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 UMN Twin Cities ranks in comparison to other schools with dental support programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for dental support majors, UMN Twin Cities came in at #7. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Minnesota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Dental Support Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 5 |
| Best Dental Support Services Schools | 7 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in dental support services. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in dental support from UMN Twin Cities. This makes it the #3 most popular school for dental support master’s degree candidates in the country.
Dental Support majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMN Twin Cities go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $64,936 a year. 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 UMN Twin Cities, dental support students borrow a median amount of $26,778 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 $28,290.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMN Twin Cities paid an average of $1,324 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $558 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,496 | $34,410 |
| Fees | $1,992 | $1,992 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,028 | $13,028 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,350 | $2,350 |
Learn more about UMN Twin Cities tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 28 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in dental support from UMN Twin Cities. About 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMN Twin Cities are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a bachelor's in dental support.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UMN Twin Cities 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 UMN Twin Cities Online Learning page.
Of the 14 students who graduated with a Master’s in dental support from UMN Twin Cities in 2022, 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMN Twin Cities are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a master's in dental support.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the dental support majors at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 378 |
| Medicine | 239 |
| Public Health | 195 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 176 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 153 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.