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Dental Assisting/Assistant at Kirkwood Community College
If you are interested in studying Dental Assisting/Assistant, you may want to check out the program at Kirkwood Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Kirkwood Community College is in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Studying Online at Kirkwood Community College
Online coursework is an option at Kirkwood Community College. Among 12,763 students, 2,770 (22%) studied exclusively online and 4,897 (38%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Assisting/Assistant Rankings at Kirkwood Community College
Use these rankings to compare Kirkwood Community College’s Dental Assisting/Assistant program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Iowa | #3 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #7 of 8 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #8 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #24 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #155 of 413 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #159 of 450 |
Top-Paying Careers for Dental Assisting/Assistant Graduates
Graduates of the Dental Assisting/Assistant program at Kirkwood Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Dental Assisting/Assistant majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dental Assistants | $25,445 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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