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. Also, learn how West Liberty University ranks among other schools offering degrees in dental support.
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The bachelor's program at West Liberty University was ranked #168 on College Factual's Best Schools for dental support list. It is also ranked #2 in West Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Dental Support Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 55 |
| Best Dental Support Services Associate Degree Schools | 99 |
| Best Dental Support Services Schools | 168 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, West Liberty University handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in dental support services. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in dental support from West Liberty University. This makes it the #8 most popular school for dental support master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of dental support students who receive their bachelor's degree at West Liberty University is $53,420. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $60,171 for all dental support students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at West Liberty University, dental support students borrow a median amount of $31,862 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $28,290 for all dental support majors across the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at West Liberty University paid an average of $705 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $356 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,716 | $17,100 |
| Fees | $16 | $16 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,140 | $1,140 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,694 | $10,694 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,984 | $3,984 |
Learn more about West Liberty University tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 31 students earned a bachelor's degree in dental support from West Liberty University. About 97% of these graduates were women and the other 3% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at West Liberty University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 97% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Liberty University with a bachelor's in dental support.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
West Liberty University 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 Liberty University Online Learning page.
All of the 6 students who graduated with a Master’s in dental support from West Liberty University in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Liberty University with a master's in dental support.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 28 students who earned an associate's degree in Dental Support Services from West Liberty University in 2021-2022, 4% were men and 96% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 93% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Liberty University with a associate's in dental support.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 26 |
| 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 West Liberty University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 34 |
| Allied Health Professions | 24 |
| Communication Sciences | 14 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 8 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.