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Dental Assisting/Assistant at Northwestern Michigan College
If you are interested in studying Dental Assisting/Assistant, take a look at what Northwestern Michigan College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Northwestern Michigan College is located in Traverse City, MI.
Studying Online at Northwestern Michigan College
Online coursework is an option at Northwestern Michigan College. Of 3,253 students, 792 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,137 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Assisting/Assistant Rankings at Northwestern Michigan College
These rankings give you a sense of how Northwestern Michigan College’s Dental Assisting/Assistant program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #3 of 17 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #3 of 17 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #12 of 66 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #30 of 65 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #91 of 450 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #198 of 413 |
Top-Paying Careers for Dental Assisting/Assistant Graduates
Graduates of the Dental Assisting/Assistant program at Northwestern Michigan College work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Dental Assisting/Assistant graduates, 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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