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Dental Assisting in Iowa

Dental Assisting Schools in Iowa

In 2021-2022, 218 students earned their Dental Assisting degrees in IA.

In terms of popularity, Dental Assisting is the 10th most popular major in the state out of a total 107 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Dental Assisting Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 173
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 173
Associate Degree 24
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 21

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, 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 Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 1.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.3%
  • White: 78.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 5.0%
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Jobs for Dental Assisting Grads in Iowa

There are 5,800 people in the state and 540,540 people in the nation working in dental assisting jobs.

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Wages for Dental Assisting Jobs in Iowa

In this state, dental assisting grads earn an average of $41,100. Nationwide, they make an average of $39,770.

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There are 9 colleges in Iowa that offer dental assisting degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,604 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.00%. Graduates earn an average $34,078 after graduation. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,536 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,819 a year. The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,451 Total Students

94% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 21% are considered full time.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,460 Total Students

The 2.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, Eastern Iowa Community Colleges grads earn an average salary of $31,230.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,385 Total Students

37% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 3.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,085 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.20%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,754 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. In their early career, Marshalltown Community College grads earn an average salary of $33,011.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,013 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 38%. 89% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 3.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,684 Total Students

A typical student attending Iowa Western Community College will pay a net price of $12,228. In their early career, Iowa Western Community College grads earn an average salary of $33,974. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

Dental Assisting Careers in IA

Some of the careers dental assisting majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Dental Assistants 17% $40,320

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 103
Dental Laboratory Technology 7

View all majors related to Dental Assisting

View Nationwide Dental Assisting Report

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