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. We've also included details on how West Coast University - Orange County ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in dental support.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for dental support majors, West Coast University - Orange County came in at #8. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #3 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Dental Support Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 6 |
| Best Dental Support Services Schools | 8 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, West Coast University - Orange County handed out 62 bachelor's degrees in dental support services. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 79 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of dental support students who receive their bachelor's degree at West Coast University - Orange County is $73,751. 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 West Coast University - Orange County, dental support students borrow a median amount of $61,252 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $28,290 for all dental support majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at West Coast University - Orange County paid an average of $734 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $21,558 | $21,558 |
| Fees | $1,127 | $1,127 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,496 | $2,496 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 62 dental support majors earned their bachelor's degree from West Coast University - Orange County. Of these graduates, 18% were men and 82% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Coast University - Orange County with a bachelor's in dental support.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
West Coast University - Orange County 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 West Coast University - Orange County Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the dental support majors at West Coast University - Orange County.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 1,289 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 116 |
| Public Health | 80 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 5 |