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Dental Support Services at Utah Valley University

Orem, UT · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Dental Support Services and Allied Professions

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $45,301/yr (-26% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (24% exposed)

Job Market Large (99,500 openings/yr)

ROI 20.2x earnings multiple (7.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #53 of 74 Dental Support Services programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Dental Support Services graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$507K	$507K	$479K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	20.2x	20.2x	19.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.1x	7.1x	6.7x
Probability of Field Employment	53%	53%	44%
DegreeOutlook Score	53	53	53

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$25,080

Out-of-state: $71,320 (7.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$33,852

-35% less than sticker · See by income

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $45,301/yr fall 26% below the $60,938 national median for Dental Support Services. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 20.2x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Dental Support Services programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Dental Support Services's typical career paths, with 24% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 5% gap from the optimistic case.

Ranked #53 of 74 Dental Support Services programs, Utah Valley University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About Utah Valley University

one of the larger campuses at 27,481 students in Orem, UT.

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Top Career Paths

Health specialties teachers, postsecondary $105,620/yr

Dental hygienists $94,260/yr

Dental laboratory technicians $48,310/yr

View all 4 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Dental Support Services at Utah Valley University?

This program scores 53/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Dental Support Services programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.

Can you still earn well with Dental Support Services from Utah Valley University?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →