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Dental Assisting in Missouri

Dental Assisting Schools in Missouri

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

In this state, Dental Assisting is the 11th most popular major out of a total 136 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Dental Assisting Majors in Missouri

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 132
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 98
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 98
Associate Degree 46

Gender Distribution

In Missouri, 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 Missouri is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 18.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.2%
  • White: 56.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 11.6%
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Jobs for Dental Assisting Grads in Missouri

10,010 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 Missouri

In this state, dental assisting grads earn an average of $38,350. Nationwide, they make an average of $39,770.

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

83 Degrees in Major Awarded
385 Total Students

95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $27,446 a year. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,101.

73 Degrees in Major Awarded
668 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,317 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 51% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
223 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 2.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,506 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending OTC will pay a net price of $8,710.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
390 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. In their early career, Pinnacle Career Institute-South Kansas City grads earn an average salary of $27,699. 74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,855 Total Students

In their early career, STC grads earn an average salary of $47,255. The 1.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,874 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.30%. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $6,518.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
99 Total Students

8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $25,433. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
14,910 Total Students

22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 86% get financial aid.

Dental Assisting Careers in MO

Some of the careers dental assisting majors go into include:

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
Dental Assistants 14% $38,270

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

Major Annual Graduates in MO
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 138

View all majors related to Dental Assisting

View Nationwide Dental Assisting Report

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