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Dental Assisting/Assistant Schools in Indiana

291 students earned Dental Assisting degrees in Indiana in the 2020-2021 year.

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 228
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 228
Associate Degree 63

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: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 13.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.1%
  • White: 64.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 5.8%
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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
63,809 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,384 a year. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
29,390 Total Students

56% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending IUPUI will pay a net price of $12,416. Graduates earn an average $42,002 after graduation.

#3

Caris College

Jeffersonville
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
107 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 72% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 5 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $25,399.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
173 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $18,750. In their early career, Ross - Fort Wayne grads earn an average salary of $25,242. Of all the students who attend this school, 75% get financial aid.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
416 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 35 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $24,917. 50% of the teachers are full time.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
161 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $19,161. 76% of students get financical aid.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
117 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $19,993. 86% of students get financical aid. In their early career, Ross - Muncie grads earn an average salary of $24,111.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
269 Total Students

97% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,211 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 6.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
10,203 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,717 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
91 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,114 after earning their degree at this institution. This private school has an average net price of $19,884. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1.

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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