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Dental Assisting/Assistant Schools in North Carolina

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

In this state, Dental Assisting/Assistant is the 22nd most popular major out of a total 133 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Dental Assisting/Assistant Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 304
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 304
Associate Degree 30

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, 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 North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.4%
  • Black or African American: 12.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 16.8%
  • White: 61.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.1%
  • Other Races: 4.2%
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Jobs for Dental Assisting/Assistant Grads in North Carolina

There are 19,510 people in the state and 540,540 people in the nation working in dental assisting jobs.

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Wages for Dental Assisting/Assistant Jobs in North Carolina

Dental Assisting grads earn an average of $41,790 in the state and $39,770 nationwide.

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There are 12 colleges in North Carolina that offer dental assisting degrees. Learn about the most popular 12 below:

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,270 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 24% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 64% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 5.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,960 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $26,813 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The 6.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,299 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,609. 49% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,317 a year.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,789 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Graduates earn an average $28,316 after graduation. This public school has an average net price of $15,431.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,571 Total Students

In their early career, Coastal Carolina Community College grads earn an average salary of $29,558. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.50%. A typical student attending Coastal Carolina Community College will pay a net price of $6,666.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,208 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 27%. Of all the students who attend this school, 60% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,750.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,790 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $4,081. Graduates earn an average $25,238 after graduation. The 6.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,815 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,285. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. In their early career, Wayne Community College grads earn an average salary of $30,318.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,315 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $2,316. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 78% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,059 Total Students

62% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 4.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $29,090 after graduation.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,774 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $5,631. Of all the students who attend this school, 75% get financial aid. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
225 Total Students

In their early career, MMC Raleigh grads earn an average salary of $25,392. This private school has an average net price of $21,960. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Dental Assisting/Assistant Careers in NC

Some of the careers dental assisting majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Dental Assistants 24% $41,660

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 195
Dental Laboratory Technology 28

View all majors related to Dental Assisting/Assistant

View Nationwide Dental Assisting/Assistant Report

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