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 WSU ranks in comparison to other schools with dental support programs.
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The bachelor's program at WSU was ranked #166 on College Factual's Best Schools for dental support list. It is also ranked #2 in Kansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Dental Support Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 49 |
| Best Dental Support Services Schools | 166 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Wichita State University handed out 59 bachelor's degrees in dental support services. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
The median salary of dental support students who receive their bachelor's degree at WSU is $56,798. This is less than $60,171, which is the national median of all dental support majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WSU, dental support students borrow a median amount of $13,154 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 $28,290.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at WSU paid an average of $572 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $242 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,247 | $17,165 |
| Fees | $2,075 | $2,075 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,790 | $13,790 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,450 | $3,450 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 59 students earned a bachelor's degree in dental support from WSU. About 98% of these graduates were women and the other 2% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wichita State University with a bachelor's in dental support.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the WSU 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 WSU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the dental support majors at Wichita State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 170 |
| Communication Sciences | 68 |
| Allied Health Professions | 56 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 53 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 41 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.