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Dental Assisting/Assistant Schools in Illinois

321 students earned Dental Assisting degrees in Illinois in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Dental Assisting/Assistant is the 24th most popular major in the state out of a total 172 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Dental Assisting/Assistant Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 233
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 233
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 82
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 82
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 82
Associate Degree 6

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, 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 Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.2%
  • Black or African American: 14.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 25.5%
  • White: 54.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 4.7%
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Jobs for Dental Assisting/Assistant Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 22,890 people employed in jobs related to a dental assisting degree, compared to 540,540 nationwide.

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Wages for Dental Assisting/Assistant Jobs in Illinois

Dental Assisting grads earn an average of $39,370 in the state and $39,770 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Illinois that offer dental assisting degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

109 Degrees in Major Awarded
504 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $21,073. In their early career, MTI - Springfield, Illinois grads earn an average salary of $27,129. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,683 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,295 a year. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 77% of students receive it.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
273 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $20,000. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 68% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,882 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,828. 50% of students get financical aid. In their early career, ECC grads earn an average salary of $34,140.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,485 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 32% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,991.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
578 Total Students

95% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 78%.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
462 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,608 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 43%. This private institution charges an average net price of $24,197.

#8

Kaskaskia College

Centralia
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,785 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,315 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,343. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,413 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,414. The full-time teacher rate is 48%.

#10

John A Logan College

Carterville
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,328 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $4,763. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

Dental Assisting/Assistant Careers in IL

Some of the careers dental assisting majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Dental Assistants 9% $39,790

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 408
Dental Services & Allied Professions 18

View all majors related to Dental Assisting/Assistant

View Nationwide Dental Assisting/Assistant Report

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