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Dental Assisting in Minnesota

Dental Assisting Schools in Minnesota

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

A Dental Assisting major is the 7th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Dental Assisting Majors in Minnesota

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 243
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 243
Associate Degree 200
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 24

Gender Distribution

In Minnesota, 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 Minnesota is as follows:

  • Asian: 11.1%
  • Black or African American: 7.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.7%
  • White: 64.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 5.1%
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Jobs for Dental Assisting Grads in Minnesota

There are 9,650 people in the state and 540,540 people in the nation working in dental assisting jobs.

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Wages for Dental Assisting Jobs in Minnesota

Dental Assisting grads earn an average of $49,880 in the state and $39,770 nationwide.

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

#1

Century College

White Bear Lake
106 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,678 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,695 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,228.

#2

Hennepin Technical College

Brooklyn Park
61 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,083 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 53% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.90%. A typical student attending Hennepin Technical College will pay a net price of $11,655.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
100% Graduation Rate
759 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $22,317. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 21% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 1.80% which is lower than average.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,451 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,147 a year. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,901. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,360 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.40% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $37,257 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,448 Total Students

88% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,929 a year. The 2.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
794 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 55%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,412.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,638 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it. A typical student attending St Cloud Technical and Community College will pay a net price of $9,024. The student loan default rate is 1.60% which is lower than average.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
859 Total Students

78% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,069. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,658 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 46%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Dental Assisting Careers in MN

Some of the careers dental assisting majors go into include:

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Dental Assistants 8% $49,220

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

Major Annual Graduates in MN
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 248

View all majors related to Dental Assisting

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