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Dental Assisting in Kentucky

Dental Assisting Schools in Kentucky

191 Dental Assisting students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

As a degree choice, Dental Assisting is the 22nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Dental Assisting Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 175
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 175
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 16

Gender Distribution

In Kentucky, 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 Kentucky is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.7%
  • Black or African American: 22.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.5%
  • White: 53.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 7.9%
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Jobs for Dental Assisting Grads in Kentucky

6,780 people in the state and 540,540 in the nation are employed in jobs related to dental assisting.

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Wages for Dental Assisting Jobs in Kentucky

Dental Assisting grads earn an average of $36,060 in the state and $39,770 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Kentucky that offer dental assisting degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

#1

MedQuest College

Louisville
162 Degrees in Major Awarded
218 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 62%. This private institution charges an average net price of $22,482. 88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
94 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $18,800.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
190 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $19,864. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The 3.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#4

ATA College

Louisville
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
286 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,879. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.90%.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
40 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 40 to 1. The 7.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $18,817.

Dental Assisting Careers in KY

Some of the careers dental assisting majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Dental Assistants 12% $35,390

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 223

View all majors related to Dental Assisting

View Nationwide Dental Assisting Report

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