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Dental Assisting/Assistant Schools in Louisiana

333 Dental Assisting students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Dental Assisting/Assistant is the 15th most popular major in the state out of a total 119 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Dental Assisting/Assistant Majors in Louisiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 248
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 248
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 248
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 85
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 85

Gender Distribution

In Louisiana, 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 Louisiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 49.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.1%
  • White: 38.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 9.6%
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Jobs for Dental Assisting/Assistant Grads in Louisiana

5,350 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/Assistant Jobs in Louisiana

A typical salary for a dental assisting grad in the state is $32,340, compared to a typical salary of $39,770 nationwide.

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

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
83 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $23,429. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
987 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 40%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $13,605. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
77 Total Students

An average student at Unitech Training Academy-Metairie will pay a net price of $20,523. Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
67 Total Students

83% of students get financical aid. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $20,732 a year.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
37 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $20,734 after graduation. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private institution charges an average net price of $14,269.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
57 Total Students

In their early career, Unitech Training Academy-Houma grads earn an average salary of $20,732. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 84% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
158 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $20,732 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 79% get financial aid. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
236 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $26,179 a year. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,494. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
233 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 33 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $23,196 after earning their degree at this institution.

#10

Delta College Inc

Covington
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
184 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $19,430. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it.

Dental Assisting/Assistant Careers in LA

Some of the careers dental assisting majors go into include:

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Dental Assistants 7% $31,930

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

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 88
Dental Laboratory Technology 4

View all majors related to Dental Assisting/Assistant

View Nationwide Dental Assisting/Assistant Report

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