Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician
A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of dentists, to design and construct dental prostheses such as caps, crowns, bridges, dentures, splints, and orthodontic appliances. Includes instruction in dental anatomy, dental materials, ceramics technology, impressions, complete dentures, partial dentures, orthodontics, crowns and bridges, sculpture, bonding and assembly techniques, and equipment operation.
- Schools offering
- 22
- Annual completions
- 112
- Typical degree level
- Associate's + Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $65k
About this major
A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of dentists, to design and construct dental prostheses such as caps, crowns, bridges, dentures, splints, and orthodontic appliances. Includes instruction in dental anatomy, dental materials, ceramics technology, impressions, complete dentures, partial dentures, orthodontics, crowns and bridges, sculpture, bonding and assembly techniques, and equipment operation.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health specialties teachers, postsecondary | $106k | +17.3% | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Dental laboratory technicians | $48k | -4.7% | High school diploma or equivalent |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$65k
Associate's vs Bachelor's — early-career earnings
Associate's
$64k
Bachelor's
$69k
Top colleges for Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CUNY New York City College of Technology | Brooklyn, NY | 40 | 0 | 40 |
| Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus | Gurabo, PR | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| Indiana University-Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | 0 | 12 | 12 |
| Columbia College | Vienna, VA | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Florida National University-Main Campus | Hialeah, FL | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Kirkwood Community College | Cedar Rapids, IA | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Erie Community College | Buffalo, NY | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Los Angeles City College | Los Angeles, CA | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Pima Community College | Tucson, AZ | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans | New Orleans, LA | 3 | 0 | 3 |
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