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Dental Assisting/Assistant at South Puget Sound Community College
If you plan to study Dental Assisting/Assistant, consider the program at South Puget Sound Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
South Puget Sound Community College is located in Olympia, WA.
Studying Online at South Puget Sound Community College
Many students take online classes at South Puget Sound Community College. Among 4,871 students, 2,213 (45%) studied exclusively online and 1,591 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Assisting/Assistant Rankings at South Puget Sound Community College
Use these rankings to compare South Puget Sound Community College’s Dental Assisting/Assistant program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Washington | #8 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #9 of 12 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #37 of 101 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #53 of 99 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #166 of 450 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #206 of 413 |
Top-Paying Careers for Dental Assisting/Assistant Graduates
Graduates of the Dental Assisting/Assistant program at South Puget Sound Community College work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-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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