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Dental Assisting/Assistant Schools in New Jersey

In 2020-2021, 316 students earned their Dental Assisting degrees in NJ.

In terms of popularity, Dental Assisting/Assistant is the 10th most popular major in the state out of a total 139 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Dental Assisting/Assistant Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 217
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 217
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 78
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 78
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 78
Associate Degree 21

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, 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 New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.1%
  • Black or African American: 13.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 45.9%
  • White: 30.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 6.3%
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Jobs for Dental Assisting/Assistant Grads in New Jersey

15,430 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 New Jersey

In this state, dental assisting grads earn an average of $43,110. Nationwide, they make an average of $39,770.

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

82 Degrees in Major Awarded
521 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,847 a year. 27 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
77 Total Students

An average student at Advantage Career Institute will pay a net price of $10,694. 55% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,122 Total Students

A typical student attending Camden County College will pay a net price of $6,083. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
716 Total Students

An average student at American Institute - Clifton will pay a net price of $16,235. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $22,885 after graduation.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
390 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $16,423. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

#6

Central Career School

South Plainfield
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
80 Total Students

In their early career, Central Career School grads earn an average salary of $28,858. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $11,724.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
324 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $16,147. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
314 Total Students

In their early career, Fortis Institute - Lawrenceville grads earn an average salary of $29,847. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 26 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
316 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,348. In their early career, OCVTS grads earn an average salary of $33,311. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 3 to 1.

Dental Assisting/Assistant Careers in NJ

Some of the careers dental assisting majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Dental Assistants 13% $41,950

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 238

View all majors related to Dental Assisting/Assistant

View Nationwide Dental Assisting/Assistant Report

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