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Dental Assisting/Assistant Schools in Minnesota

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

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

Education Levels of Dental Assisting/Assistant 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/Assistant 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/Assistant 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/Assistant 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/Assistant

View Nationwide Dental Assisting/Assistant Report

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