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Dental Assisting in Nebraska

Dental Assisting Schools in Nebraska

52 students earned Dental Assisting degrees in Nebraska in the 2021-2022 year.

In this state, Dental Assisting is the 19th most popular major out of a total 87 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Dental Assisting Majors in Nebraska

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 42
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 42
Associate Degree 10

Gender Distribution

In Nebraska, 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 Nebraska is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.8%
  • Black or African American: 1.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 28.8%
  • White: 63.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Dental Assisting Grads in Nebraska

There are 3,990 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 Nebraska

Dental Assisting grads earn an average of $36,860 in the state and $39,770 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Nebraska that offer dental assisting degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

Central Community College

Grand Island
37 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,309 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,690. The student loan default rate is 2.90% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,551 after earning their degree at this institution.

#2

Southeast Community College Area

Lincoln
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,416 Total Students

A typical student attending Southeast Community College will pay a net price of $8,818. The full-time teacher rate is 52%. In their early career, Southeast Community College grads earn an average salary of $36,369.

#3

Mid-Plains Community College

North Platte
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,101 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 23% are considered full time.

#4

Metropolitan Community College

Omaha
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,709 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 21%. The student loan default rate is 0.20% which is lower than average.

Dental Assisting Careers in NE

Some of the careers dental assisting majors go into include:

Job Title NE Job Growth NE Median Salary
Dental Assistants 16% $35,850

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

Major Annual Graduates in NE
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 38

View all majors related to Dental Assisting

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