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Dental Assisting/Assistant Schools in Massachusetts

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

As a degree choice, Dental Assisting/Assistant is the 16th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Dental Assisting/Assistant Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 108
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 108
Associate Degree 4

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, 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 Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.5%
  • Black or African American: 8.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 24.1%
  • White: 38.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 24.1%
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Jobs for Dental Assisting/Assistant Grads in Massachusetts

In this state, there are 11,570 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 Massachusetts

Dental Assisting grads earn an average of $46,070 in the state and $39,770 nationwide.

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

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
436 Total Students

83% of students get financical aid. The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, Lincoln Tech - Somerville grads earn an average salary of $29,378.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,134 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,478. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 2.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,770 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,370. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 76% get financial aid.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
158 Total Students

A typical student attending Southeastern Technical Institute will pay a net price of $12,975. Of all the students who attend this school, 73% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,916 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $8,260. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 27% of the teachers are full time.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,482 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,126. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 20% are considered full time.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,020 Total Students

The 3.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 46% are considered full time. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
32 Total Students

45% of students get financical aid. 4 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,276.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,156 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $7,963.

Dental Assisting/Assistant Careers in MA

Some of the careers dental assisting majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Dental Assistants 6% $45,760

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 298
Dental Laboratory Technology 7
Dental Services & Allied Professions 2

View all majors related to Dental Assisting/Assistant

View Nationwide Dental Assisting/Assistant Report

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