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Associate Degrees in Dental Assisting/Assistant

1,524 Yearly Graduations
95% Women
54% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 132 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer an associate degree in dental assisting. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 54% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.5% of dental assisting graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Dental Assisting Majors

In 2020-2021, 1,524 earned their associate degree in dental assisting. This earns it the #26 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in dental assisting at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Undergraduate Certificate 10,986
Basic Certificate 4,711
Associate Degree 1,524
Bachelor’s Degree 2

Earnings of Dental Assisting Majors With Associate Degrees

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their associate degree in dental assisting. About 95.0% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 76
Women 1,448
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The racial-ethnic distribution of dental assisting associate degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 108
Black or African American 153
Hispanic or Latino 484
White 669
International Students 7
Other Races/Ethnicities 103
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There are 132 colleges that offer an associate degree in dental assisting. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

National University College

Bayamon, Puerto Rico
87 Yearly Graduations
87% Women

National University College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for dental assisting majors who are seeking their associate degree. Each year, around 25,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,444 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,020 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 87 people received their associate degree in dental assisting from National University College. About 87% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

ECPI University

Virginia Beach, Virginia
74 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
65% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

ECPI University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in dental assisting. Roughly 14,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,424 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,960 per year. The dental assisting program at ECPI University awarded 74 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 93% were women and 65% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

Carrington College, Sacramento

Sacramento, California
70 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
63% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for dental assisting majors who are seeking their associate degree is Carrington College, Sacramento. Roughly 1,700 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 70 people received their associate degree in dental assisting from Carrington College, Sacramento. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.

#4

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, Indiana
47 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in dental assisting. The dental assisting program at Ivy Tech Community College awarded 47 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

Century College

White Bear Lake, Minnesota
47 Yearly Graduations
96% Women
49% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for dental assisting majors who are seeking their associate degree is Century College. Each year, around 8,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 47 people received their associate degree in dental assisting from Century College. Around 49% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 96% were women.

#6

Fortis College - Smyrna

Smyrna, Georgia
42 Yearly Graduations
90% Women

Fortis College - Smyrna is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in dental assisting. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 42 associate degrees were handed out to dental assisting majors at Fortis College - Smyrna. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.

#7

Carrington College-San Jose

San Jose, California
38 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
84% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Carrington College-San Jose is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in dental assisting. Roughly 500 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 38 people received their associate degree in dental assisting from Western Career College-San Jose. Around 84% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.

#8

Ozarks Technical Community College

Springfield, Missouri
29 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Ozarks Technical Community College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in dental assisting. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 29 people received their associate degree in dental assisting from OTC. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#9

Phoenix College

Phoenix, Arizona
28 Yearly Graduations
96% Women
68% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for dental assisting majors who are seeking their associate degree is Phoenix College. Each year, around 9,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 people received their associate degree in dental assisting from Phoenix College. Around 68% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 96% were women.

#9

Kirkwood Community College

Cedar Rapids, Iowa
28 Yearly Graduations
96% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for dental assisting majors who are seeking their associate degree is Kirkwood Community College. Each year, around 12,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The dental assisting program at Kirkwood Community College awarded 28 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 96% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

South Puget Sound Community College

Olympia, Washington
28 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for dental assisting majors who are seeking their associate degree is South Puget Sound Community College. Each year, around 4,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The dental assisting program at South Puget Sound Community College awarded 28 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 93% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Hennepin Technical College

Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
24 Yearly Graduations
96% Women
58% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for dental assisting majors who are seeking their associate degree is Hennepin Technical College. Each year, around 4,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 associate degrees were handed out to dental assisting majors at Hennepin Technical College. Of these students, 96% were women and 58% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

Berks Technical Institute

Wyomissing, Pennsylvania
22 Yearly Graduations
95% Women
64% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Berks Technical Institute is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in dental assisting. Roughly 400 attend the school each year. The dental assisting program at Berks Technical Institute awarded 22 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 95% were women and 64% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

Allan Hancock College

Santa Maria, California
21 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
76% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Allan Hancock College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in dental assisting. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 associate degrees were handed out to dental assisting majors at Allan Hancock College. About 100% of this group were women, and 76% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

Camden County College

Blackwood, New Jersey
21 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
52% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Camden County College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in dental assisting. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 people received their associate degree in dental assisting from Camden County College. About 100% of this group were women, and 52% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

21 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

University of Puerto Rico - Medical Sciences comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in dental assisting. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,020 per year. The dental assisting program at University of Puerto Rico - Medical Sciences awarded 21 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#17

St Cloud Technical and Community College

Saint Cloud, Minnesota
20 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for dental assisting majors who are seeking their associate degree is St Cloud Technical and Community College. Roughly 3,900 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 people received their associate degree in dental assisting from St Cloud Technical and Community College. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.

#18

Delta College

University Center, Michigan
19 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 18th most popular school in the country for dental assisting majors who are seeking their associate degree is Delta College. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 people received their associate degree in dental assisting from Delta College. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#18

Stark State College

North Canton, Ohio
19 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Stark State College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in dental assisting. The dental assisting program at Stark State College awarded 19 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 100% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#18

Fortis Institute - Scranton

Scranton, Pennsylvania
19 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
53% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 18th most popular school in the country for dental assisting majors who are seeking their associate degree is Fortis Institute - Scranton. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 associate degrees were handed out to dental assisting majors at Fortis Institute - Scranton. Around 53% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to dental assisting that offer associate degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 5,647
Dental Laboratory Technology 96
Dental Services & Allied Professions 15

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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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