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Dental Assisting/Assistant Schools in Indiana

In 2021-2022, 333 students earned their Dental Assisting degrees in IN.

In terms of popularity, Dental Assisting/Assistant is the 25th most popular major in the state out of a total 150 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Dental Assisting/Assistant Majors in Indiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 242
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 242
Associate Degree 91

Gender Distribution

In Indiana, 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 Indiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.9%
  • Black or African American: 7.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.7%
  • White: 70.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 9.0%
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Jobs for Dental Assisting/Assistant Grads in Indiana

In this state, there are 9,550 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 Indiana

In this state, dental assisting grads earn an average of $40,790. Nationwide, they make an average of $39,770.

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

110 Degrees in Major Awarded
86,100 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 3.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
27,690 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. In their early career, IUPUI grads earn an average salary of $43,849. It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate.

#3

Caris College

Jeffersonville
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
130 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $21,928. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 71% get financial aid.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
102 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $25,016 a year. This private school has an average net price of $17,599. 83% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
308 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,688 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $27,890.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
121 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $26,175 a year. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $17,656.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
96 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 72% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.80%. The student to faculty ratio is 32 to 1.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
224 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 71% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,209 after earning their degree at this institution.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
9,756 Total Students

92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, USI grads earn an average salary of $40,010. Most students complete their degree in 4.45 years.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
58 Total Students

70% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $18,871.

Dental Assisting/Assistant Careers in IN

Some of the careers dental assisting majors go into include:

Job Title IN Job Growth IN Median Salary
Dental Assistants 19% $39,590

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

Major Annual Graduates in IN
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 138
Dental Laboratory Technology 19
Dental Services & Allied Professions 1

View all majors related to Dental Assisting/Assistant

View Nationwide Dental Assisting/Assistant Report

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