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. In addition, we cover how WKU ranks in comparison to other schools with dental support programs.
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The bachelor's program at WKU was ranked #210 on College Factual's Best Schools for dental support list. It is also ranked #2 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Dental Support Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 58 |
| Best Dental Support Services Schools | 210 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Kentucky University handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in dental support services. This is a decrease of 30% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of dental support students who receive their bachelor's degree at WKU is $47,974. This is less than $60,171, which is the national median of all dental support majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at WKU paid an average of $1,125 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $477 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,436 | $27,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,043 | $12,043 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,409 | $2,409 |
Learn more about WKU tuition and fees.
All of the 21 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in dental support from WKU in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor's in dental support.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the WKU dental support bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WKU Online Learning page.
Of the 8 dental support students who graduated with a associate's degree in 2021-2022 from WKU, about 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky 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 | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the dental support majors at Western Kentucky University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 333 |
| Communication Sciences | 115 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 111 |
| Public Health | 61 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 53 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.