by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how YVC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in dental support.
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The bachelor's program at YVC was ranked #153 on College Factual's Best Schools for dental support list. It is also ranked #5 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Dental Support Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 44 |
| Best Dental Support Services Schools | 153 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Yakima Valley College handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in dental support services. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of dental support students who receive their bachelor's degree at YVC is $62,574. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $60,171 for all dental support bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at YVC paid an average of $141 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $124 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,623 | $5,157 |
| Fees | $540 | $540 |
| Books and Supplies | $762 | $762 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,363 | $9,363 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,750 | $3,750 |
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Of the 15 dental support students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from YVC, about 7% were men and 93% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Yakima Valley College with a bachelor's in dental support.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the YVC 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 YVC Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the dental support majors at Yakima Valley College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 198 |
| Nursing | 56 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 34 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 30 |
| Allied Health Professions | 26 |