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Dental Assisting/Assistant Schools in Michigan

357 students earned Dental Assisting degrees in Michigan in the 2020-2021 year.

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

Education Levels of Dental Assisting/Assistant 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 299
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 299
Associate Degree 56
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: 1.7%
  • Black or African American: 25.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.8%
  • White: 55.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 9.2%
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Jobs for Dental Assisting/Assistant 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/Assistant 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
12,107 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 35% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $30,647 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 9.10% which is lower than average.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,140 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 70% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,342 after earning their degree at this institution. This public school has an average net price of $3,624.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
359 Total Students

An average student at Dorsey College, Dearborn will pay a net price of $26,212. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $22,742 after earning their degree at this institution. 24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
166 Total Students

82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $18,310.

#5

Delta College

University Center
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,954 Total Students

In their early career, Delta College grads earn an average salary of $28,763. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of the teachers are full time.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
173 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 35 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $18,775. Graduates earn an average $25,242 after graduation.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
174 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,570 after earning their degree at this institution. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 72% of students get financical aid.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
403 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $22,742 after earning their degree at this institution. 98% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,920 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. 90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,813.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
59 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $20,310. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $26,570 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
121 Total Students

80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $18,701. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Dental Assisting/Assistant 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/Assistant

View Nationwide Dental Assisting/Assistant Report

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