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 #172 on College Factual's Best Schools for dental support list. It is also ranked #2 in Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Kentucky University handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in dental support services. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of dental support students who receive their bachelor's degree at WKU is $45,701. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $57,085 for all dental support students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WKU, dental support students borrow a median amount of $23,199 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 $25,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the dental support majors at Western Kentucky University.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Associate’s in dental support from WKU in 2021 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2021 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 | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 30 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Dental Support Services from WKU in 2020-2021, 3% were men and 97% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 90% of 2021 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 | 1 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 347 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 104 |
| Communication Sciences | 94 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 68 |
| Public Health | 57 |
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