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Dental Assisting/Assistant Schools in New York

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

As a degree choice, Dental Assisting/Assistant is the 23rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Dental Assisting/Assistant 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/Assistant 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/Assistant 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/Assistant 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/Assistant

View Nationwide Dental Assisting/Assistant Report

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