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Dental Assisting/Assistant Schools in Alabama

204 Dental Assisting students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

In terms of popularity, Dental Assisting/Assistant is the 18th most popular major in the state out of a total 93 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Dental Assisting/Assistant Majors in Alabama

Dental Assisting majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 145
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 145
Associate Degree 59

Gender Distribution

In Alabama, a dental assisting major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of dental assisting majors in Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.5%
  • Black or African American: 45.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.9%
  • White: 40.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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Jobs for Dental Assisting/Assistant Grads in Alabama

5,120 people in the state and 540,540 in the nation are employed in jobs related to dental assisting.

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Wages for Dental Assisting/Assistant Jobs in Alabama

In this state, dental assisting grads earn an average of $33,650. Nationwide, they make an average of $39,770.

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There are 9 colleges in Alabama that offer dental assisting degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

#1

Fortis College

Mobile
53 Degrees in Major Awarded
301 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.60%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $19,331. In their early career, Fortis College - Mobile grads earn an average salary of $24,244.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
264 Total Students

26 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $19,888.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,204 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
539 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.50% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $27,717 after graduation. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,846 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $24,547 after earning their degree at this institution. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,324.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,094 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending LSCC - Birmingham Campus will pay a net price of $5,820. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 46% are considered full time.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,048 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. 91% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 5.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,702 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.80% which is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,657 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
84 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 6.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $24,564 a year. 69% of students get financical aid.

Dental Assisting/Assistant Careers in AL

Some of the careers dental assisting majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Dental Assistants 18% $33,140

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to dental assisting.

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 37

View all majors related to Dental Assisting/Assistant

View Nationwide Dental Assisting/Assistant Report

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