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Dental Assisting/Assistant Schools in Alabama

187 Dental Assisting students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 133
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 133
Associate Degree 54

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: 0.5%
  • Black or African American: 55.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.4%
  • White: 33.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 4.8%
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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
399 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $22,471 after earning their degree at this institution. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 27 to 1.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
284 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $22,471 after graduation. 24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,763 Total Students

The 8.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Wallace State, Hanceville grads earn an average salary of $30,399.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
551 Total Students

26 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private school has an average net price of $15,097. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $26,103 a year.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,526 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,911.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,823 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $23,621 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,855.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,653 Total Students

86% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending Coastal Alabama Community College will pay a net price of $8,924. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,278 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $28,285 after graduation. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,267. 80% of students get financical aid.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
131 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. 70% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $24,472 a year.

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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