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Dental Assisting/Assistant Schools in Nevada

278 students earned Dental Assisting degrees in Nevada in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Dental Assisting/Assistant is the 10th most popular major in the state out of a total 110 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Dental Assisting/Assistant Majors in Nevada

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 177
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 177
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 94
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 94
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 94
Associate Degree 7

Gender Distribution

In Nevada, 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 Nevada is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.0%
  • Black or African American: 17.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 50.7%
  • White: 16.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 9.4%
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Jobs for Dental Assisting/Assistant Grads in Nevada

3,920 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 Nevada

In this state, dental assisting grads earn an average of $38,240. Nationwide, they make an average of $39,770.

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

88 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,723 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $26,964 after graduation. This private institution charges an average net price of $15,546. 37 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
843 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,568 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.20%.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
435 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 48 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,855 after earning their degree at this institution. This private institution charges an average net price of $29,086.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,249 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,200. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $33,576 after graduation.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
147 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $28,099. Graduates earn an average $21,458 after graduation.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
93 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 7.30% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,211 after earning their degree at this institution.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
374 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,758. 86% of the teachers are full time.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
29,965 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. In their early career, CSN grads earn an average salary of $31,766. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
1 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $24,304 after graduation. 1 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Dental Assisting/Assistant Careers in NV

Some of the careers dental assisting majors go into include:

Job Title NV Job Growth NV Median Salary
Dental Assistants 16% $38,010

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

Major Annual Graduates in NV
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 40
Dental Services & Allied Professions 21

View all majors related to Dental Assisting/Assistant

View Nationwide Dental Assisting/Assistant Report

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