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Dental Assisting in Michigan

Dental Assisting Schools in Michigan

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

In this state, Dental Assisting is the 9th most popular major out of a total 181 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Dental Assisting Majors in Michigan

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 232
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 232
Associate Degree 46
Bachelor’s Degree 2

Gender Distribution

In Michigan, 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 Michigan is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.4%
  • Black or African American: 31.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.6%
  • White: 47.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 11.8%
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Jobs for Dental Assisting Grads in Michigan

15,400 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 Michigan

Dental Assisting grads earn an average of $37,140 in the state and $39,770 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Michigan that offer dental assisting degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,642 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 66% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 2.70% which is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,940.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,884 Total Students

In their early career, Washtenaw Community College grads earn an average salary of $32,680. 27% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 66% of students receive it.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
330 Total Students

In their early career, Dorsey College, Dearborn grads earn an average salary of $22,311. This private school has an average net price of $27,126. The student loan default rate of 4.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
122 Total Students

24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $24,564 after graduation. An average student at Ross - Roosevelt Park will pay a net price of $18,478.

#5

Delta College

University Center
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,054 Total Students

The 4.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $2,884.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
127 Total Students

The 4.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. Graduates earn an average $25,016 after graduation.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
114 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.00%. Graduates earn an average $26,175 after graduation. This private school has an average net price of $17,084.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
428 Total Students

84% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 4.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $22,311 after graduation.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,245 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,787. The student loan default rate of 6.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
35 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.00%. 65% of students get financical aid. This private school has an average net price of $16,595.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
80 Total Students

84% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $24,564 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

Dental Assisting Careers in MI

Some of the careers dental assisting majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Dental Assistants 20% $36,660

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

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 328

View all majors related to Dental Assisting

View Nationwide Dental Assisting Report

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