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Dental Assisting/Assistant Associate Degrees
There are 555 schools in the United States where you can earn aassociate degree in Dental Assisting/Assistant. This degree is more popular with female students, and about60% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.7% of Dental Assisting/Assistant graduates were international students.
Education Levels of Dental Assisting/Assistant Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 15,557 students earned theirDental Assisting/Assistant majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Dental Assisting/Assistant at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 10,111 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 1,362 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1 |
| Master’s Degree | 3,832 |
Earnings of Dental Assisting/Assistant Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Dental Assisting/Assistant of $30,974 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28,149 |
| 4 years | $30,974 |
| 5 years | $33,855 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Dental Assisting/Assistant majors who have their associate degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in Dental Assisting/Assistant. About 93.5% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 88 |
| Women | 1,274 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Dental Assisting/Assistant graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 538 | 39.5% |
| Asian | 122 | 9.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 505 | 37.1% |
| Black or African American | 106 | 7.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 7 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 51 | 3.7% |
| Race Unknown | 20 | 1.5% |
| International Students | 9 | 0.7% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.7% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Dental Assisting/Assistant Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 594 colleges that offer a associate degree in Dental Assisting/Assistant. Learn more about the most popular below:
United Education Institute-Morrow tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Dental Assisting/Assistant majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 165 associate degrees in Dental Assisting/Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Carrington College-Sacramento comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Dental Assisting/Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 161 people received their associate degree in Dental Assisting/Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Dental Assisting/Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
NUC University is a popular choice for Dental Assisting/Assistant majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 160 people received their associate degree in Dental Assisting/Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Dental Assisting/Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
West Los Angeles College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Dental Assisting/Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 146 people received their associate degree in Dental Assisting/Assistant from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest is a popular choice for Dental Assisting/Assistant majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 142 associate degrees in Dental Assisting/Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Concorde Career College-San Bernardino comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Dental Assisting/Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 139 people received their associate degree in Dental Assisting/Assistant from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Delta Technical College-Mississippi comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Dental Assisting/Assistant. This school awarded 138 associate degrees in Dental Assisting/Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
UEI College-Phoenix is a popular choice for Dental Assisting/Assistant majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 138 associate degrees in Dental Assisting/Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Carrington College-San Jose comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Dental Assisting/Assistant. This school awarded 137 associate degrees in Dental Assisting/Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Dental Assisting/Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Concorde Career College-Memphis comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Dental Assisting/Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their associate degree in Dental Assisting/Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Dental Assisting/Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
UEI College-Riverside is a popular choice for Dental Assisting/Assistant majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 131 associate degrees in Dental Assisting/Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
UEI College-Chula Vista is a popular choice for Dental Assisting/Assistant majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 130 associate degrees in Dental Assisting/Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College is a popular choice for Dental Assisting/Assistant majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 127 associate degrees in Dental Assisting/Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Dental Assisting/Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Concorde Career College-Grand Prairie is a popular choice for Dental Assisting/Assistant majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 124 people received their associate degree in Dental Assisting/Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Dental Assisting/Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
High Desert Medical College is a popular choice for Dental Assisting/Assistant majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their associate degree in Dental Assisting/Assistant from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Century College is a popular choice for Dental Assisting/Assistant majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 119 associate degrees in Dental Assisting/Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
UEI College-Huntington Park is a popular choice for Dental Assisting/Assistant majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 119 people received their associate degree in Dental Assisting/Assistant from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Porter & Chester Institute is a popular choice for Dental Assisting/Assistant majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 114 people received their associate degree in Dental Assisting/Assistant from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
UEI College-Fresno is a popular choice for Dental Assisting/Assistant majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 108 people received their associate degree in Dental Assisting/Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Dental Assisting/Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
United Education Institute-Stone Mountain comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Dental Assisting/Assistant. This school awarded 108 associate degrees in Dental Assisting/Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Dental Assisting/Assistant that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 8,802 |
| Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician | 295 |
| Dental Services and Allied Professions, Other | 107 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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