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Dental Assisting in New York

Dental Assisting Schools in New York

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

A Dental Assisting major is the 23rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Dental Assisting Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 204
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 204
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 84
Associate Degree 22

Gender Distribution

In New York, 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 York is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.1%
  • Black or African American: 22.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 40.6%
  • White: 27.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 3.5%
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Jobs for Dental Assisting Grads in New York

In this state, there are 41,280 people employed in jobs related to a dental assisting degree, compared to 540,540 nationwide.

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Wages for Dental Assisting Jobs in New York

In this state, dental assisting grads earn an average of $39,130. Nationwide, they make an average of $39,770.

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There are 10 colleges in New York that offer dental assisting degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

105 Degrees in Major Awarded
298 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.90%. In their early career, New York School for Medical and Dental Assistants grads earn an average salary of $31,699. This private institution charges an average net price of $14,721.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
84 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $14,410. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 28 to 1.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,721 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. A typical student attending Monroe Community College will pay a net price of $6,973. 46% of the teachers are full time.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
304 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. A typical student attending Onondaga Cortland Madison BOCES will pay a net price of $13,712.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,140 Total Students

34% of the teachers are full time. 74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending Erie Community College will pay a net price of $6,059.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
127 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,389 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending BOCES 2 CWD will pay a net price of $19,720. The student loan default rate of 4.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
710 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. 15% of the teachers are full time. 93% of students get financical aid.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
457 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 30% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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13 Degrees in Major Awarded
279 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. The student loan default rate is 2.50% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 86% get financial aid.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,454 Total Students

47% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 81% of students receive it.

Dental Assisting Careers in NY

Some of the careers dental assisting majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Dental Assistants 23% $38,170

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 428
Dental Laboratory Technology 37

View all majors related to Dental Assisting

View Nationwide Dental Assisting Report

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