Major · CIP 51.06

Dental Support Services and Allied Professions

152 international students graduated in Dental Support Services and Allied Professions in the 2024–25 academic year. 215 four-year schools offer it.

Not STEM-designated · OPT up to 12 monthsHealth & Medicine
152
International graduates, 2024–25
15 bachelor's · 1 master's
12 months
OPT after graduation
215
Four-year schools that offer it
3
Related occupations

Occupations related to Dental Support Services and Allied Professions

Annual openings and 10-year change: BLS projections 2025-35. Median pay: BLS, May 2025. LCA filings: Apr 2025–Mar 2026.

OccupationAnnual openings10-yr changeMedian payLCA filings
Dental HygienistsSOC 29-129215,000 openings a year · 4 LCA filings15,000+8%$98,1004
Dental AssistantsSOC 31-909153,000 openings a year · 0 LCA filings53,000+7.4%$48,0700
Dental Laboratory TechniciansSOC 51-90813,600 openings a year · 3 LCA filings3,600−5.9%$49,6103

College teaching in this field: Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary · usually requires a doctorate

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Sources: IPEDS Completions 2024–25 (U.S. Department of Education) · DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List · BLS OEWS, May 2025 · BLS Employment Projections 2025-35 · U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, Apr 2025–Mar 2026. Methodology