Find Trade Colleges

Study Area & Zipcode

Dental Assisting/Assistant in Texas

Find Schools Near

Dental Assisting/Assistant Schools in Texas

In 2021-2022, 1,459 students earned their Dental Assisting degrees in TX.

A Dental Assisting/Assistant major is the 11th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Dental Assisting/Assistant Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 925
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 925
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 496
Associate Degree 38

Gender Distribution

In Texas, a dental assisting major is more popular with women than with men.

undefined

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of dental assisting majors in Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.8%
  • Black or African American: 14.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 61.9%
  • White: 12.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 10.0%
undefined

Jobs for Dental Assisting/Assistant Grads in Texas

There are 44,220 people in the state and 540,540 people in the nation working in dental assisting jobs.

undefined

Wages for Dental Assisting/Assistant Jobs in Texas

In this state, dental assisting grads earn an average of $36,820. Nationwide, they make an average of $39,770.

undefined

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

162 Degrees in Major Awarded
488 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time. 26 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $25,080.

90 Degrees in Major Awarded
444 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. An average student at STVT McAllen will pay a net price of $20,508. Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid.

87 Degrees in Major Awarded
746 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 6.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 28 to 1.

78 Degrees in Major Awarded
609 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 0.70% which is lower than average. 23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

66 Degrees in Major Awarded
409 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 76%. The student loan default rate is 0.70% which is lower than average. In their early career, CHCP - South San Antonio grads earn an average salary of $28,264.

63 Degrees in Major Awarded
746 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $19,863 a year. 100% of the teachers are full time. 97% of students get financical aid.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
650 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.90% which is lower than average. 26 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time.

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
922 Total Students

In their early career, PMI Houston grads earn an average salary of $34,052. 79% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 47% are considered full time.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
542 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,052 a year. An average student at PMI El Paso will pay a net price of $22,718. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
332 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $18,339. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.40%.

Dental Assisting/Assistant Careers in TX

Some of the careers dental assisting majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Dental Assistants 22% $35,930

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 581
Dental Laboratory Technology 2

View all majors related to Dental Assisting/Assistant

View Nationwide Dental Assisting/Assistant Report

References

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Featured Schools

Find Trade Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited trade schools across the U.S.