Undergraduate Certificates in Dental Assisting/Assistant
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Education Levels of Dental Assisting Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10,986 students earned their undergraduate certificate in dental assisting. This earns it the #6 spot on the list of the most popular undergraduate certificate programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in dental assisting at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate | 10,986 |
| Basic Certificate | 4,711 |
| Associate Degree | 1,524 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2 |
Earnings of Dental Assisting Majors With Undergraduate Certificates
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for dental assisting majors with their undergraduate certificate due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for dental assisting majors who have their undergraduate certificate is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their undergraduate certificate in dental assisting. About 92.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 806 |
| Women | 10,180 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of dental assisting undergraduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 292 |
| Black or African American | 1,979 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,344 |
| White | 3,424 |
| International Students | 53 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,894 |
Most Popular Dental Assisting Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 484 colleges that offer an undergraduate certificate in dental assisting. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for dental assisting students seekingan undergraduate certificate is United Education Institute-Morrow. Roughly 1,300 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 169 people received their undergraduate certificate in dental assisting from United Education Institute-Morrow. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
MedQuest College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in dental assisting. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. The dental assisting program at MedQuest College awarded 162 undergraduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 96% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Porter and Chester Institute of Stratford is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in dental assisting. Roughly 1,800 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 150 people received their undergraduate certificate in dental assisting from Porter and Chester Institute. About 98% of this group were women, and 65% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Delta Technical College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in dental assisting. Each year, around 800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 136 people received their undergraduate certificate in dental assisting from Delta Technical College. Around 79% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for dental assisting majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is United Education Institute-Huntington Park Campus. Roughly 1,100 attend the school each year. The dental assisting program at United Education Institute-Huntington Park Campus awarded 132 undergraduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.
Charter College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in dental assisting. Roughly 2,100 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 123 undergraduate certificates were handed out to dental assisting majors at Charter College. Of these students, 90% were women and 69% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
United Education Institute - UEI College - Phoenix is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in dental assisting. Roughly 1,200 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 123 undergraduate certificates were handed out to dental assisting majors at UEI College - Phoenix. Of these students, 83% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for dental assisting majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Altierus Career College - Norcross. Roughly 600 attend the school each year. The dental assisting program at Altierus Career College - Norcross awarded 122 undergraduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 90% of this group were women, and 89% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for dental assisting majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Midwest Technical Institute - Springfield, Illinois. Each year, around 500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The dental assisting program at Midwest Technical Institute - Springfield, Illinois awarded 109 undergraduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 92% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 10th most popular school in the country for dental assisting majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is New York School for Medical and Dental Assistants. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 105 undergraduate certificates were handed out to dental assisting majors at New York School for Medical and Dental Assistants. Around 90% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for dental assisting majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Florida Career College - Orlando. Roughly 1,100 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 103 undergraduate certificates were handed out to dental assisting majors at Florida Career College - Orlando. Around 59% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
Carrington College, Phoenix North comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in dental assisting. Each year, around 900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The dental assisting program at Carrington College, Phoenix North awarded 99 undergraduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 89% were women and 71% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Concorde Career College - Memphis is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in dental assisting. Roughly 1,300 attend the school each year. The dental assisting program at Concorde Career College - Memphis awarded 97 undergraduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 96% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
UEI College-Riverside comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in dental assisting. Each year, around 1,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 96 people received their undergraduate certificate in dental assisting from UEI College-Riverside. Of these students, 86% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Fortis College - Landover is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in dental assisting. Each year, around 700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The dental assisting program at Fortis College - Landover awarded 94 undergraduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 93% of this group were women, and 95% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
United Education Institute-UEI College San Marcos comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in dental assisting. Each year, around 700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 91 people received their undergraduate certificate in dental assisting from United Education Institute-UEI College San Marcos. Of these students, 80% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-McAllen comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in dental assisting. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. The dental assisting program at South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-McAllen awarded 90 undergraduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 88% were women and 76% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
UEI College-Fresno is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in dental assisting. Each year, around 1,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The dental assisting program at UEI College-Fresno awarded 90 undergraduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
The 19th most popular school in the country for dental assisting majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Northwest Career College. Each year, around 1,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 88 people received their undergraduate certificate in dental assisting from Northwest Career College. About 85% of this group were women, and 91% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
United Education Institute-UEI College Stockton comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in dental assisting. Each year, around 700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The dental assisting program at United Education Institute-UEI College Stockton awarded 88 undergraduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
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Related Majors
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Dental Laboratory Technology | 83 |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 41 |
| Dental Services & Allied Professions | 37 |
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*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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