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Dental Assisting in South Carolina

Dental Assisting Schools in South Carolina

189 students earned Dental Assisting degrees in South Carolina in the 2021-2022 year.

In this state, Dental Assisting is the 10th most popular major out of a total 112 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Dental Assisting Majors in South 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 134
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 134
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 55

Gender Distribution

In South 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 South Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.5%
  • Black or African American: 28.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.9%
  • White: 56.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 7.4%
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Jobs for Dental Assisting Grads in South Carolina

7,530 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 Jobs in South Carolina

In this state, dental assisting grads earn an average of $39,750. Nationwide, they make an average of $39,770.

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

80 Degrees in Major Awarded
438 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,820. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. The student loan default rate is 4.10% which is lower than average.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,835 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The 2.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. A typical student attending York Technical College will pay a net price of $5,600.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,756 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,376 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#4

Aiken Technical College

Graniteville
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,873 Total Students

96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 4.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,617 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.80% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 42%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,921 after earning their degree at this institution.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,416 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 51% are considered full time. 89% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 6.80% which is lower than average.

#7

Midlands Technical College

West Columbia
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,702 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,030. Graduates earn an average $31,177 after graduation.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,286 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 43%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,514 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 4.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,097 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $31,450 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,861 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time. The 4.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid.

Dental Assisting Careers in SC

Some of the careers dental assisting majors go into include:

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Dental Assistants 20% $38,600

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

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 119

View all majors related to Dental Assisting

View Nationwide Dental Assisting Report

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