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Dental Assisting/Assistant at Orange Coast College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Dental Assisting/Assistant, you may want to check out the program at Orange Coast College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Orange Coast College is in Costa Mesa, CA.
Online Class Availability at Orange Coast College
Many students take online classes at Orange Coast College. Of 17,096 students, 2,351 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,320 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Assisting/Assistant Rankings at Orange Coast College
Use these rankings to compare Orange Coast College’s Dental Assisting/Assistant program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #16 of 68 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #21 of 101 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #30 of 68 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #44 of 99 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #63 of 450 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #170 of 413 |
Best-Paid Careers for Dental Assisting/Assistant Graduates
Those who complete Dental Assisting/Assistant program at Orange Coast College pursue many career paths. Below are the top-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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