by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Pitt ranks among other schools offering degrees in dental support.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for dental support majors, Pitt came in at #17. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in dental support services. This is an increase of 114% over the previous year when 7 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of dental support students who receive their bachelor's degree at Pitt is $47,693. This is less than $57,085, which is the national median of all dental support majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the dental support majors at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus.
Of the 49 students who graduated with a Associate’s in dental support from Pitt in 2021, 4% were men and 96% were women.
The majority of associate's degree recipients in this major at Pitt are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus with a associate's in dental support.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
All of the 15 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in dental support from Pitt in 2021 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Pitt are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 87% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus with a bachelor's in dental support.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 456 |
| Nursing | 359 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 220 |
| Medicine | 139 |
| Communication Sciences | 119 |
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