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Dental Assisting/Assistant Schools in Utah

237 students earned Dental Assisting degrees in Utah in the 2021-2022 year.

In this state, Dental Assisting/Assistant is the 18th most popular major out of a total 128 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Dental Assisting/Assistant Majors in Utah

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 122
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 122
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 115

Gender Distribution

In Utah, 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 Utah is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.3%
  • Black or African American: 1.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 19.4%
  • White: 72.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 5.5%
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Jobs for Dental Assisting/Assistant Grads in Utah

7,180 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/Assistant Jobs in Utah

In this state, dental assisting grads earn an average of $31,280. Nationwide, they make an average of $39,770.

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There are 5 colleges in Utah that offer dental assisting degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

144 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,772 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. In their early career, Mountainland Technical College grads earn an average salary of $31,031. 63% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,704 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,845. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 36% of students receive it. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,935 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,112 after earning their degree at this institution. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $1,569.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,778 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,469 a year. 38% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
490 Total Students

The 4.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,560 a year. 80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Dental Assisting/Assistant Careers in UT

Some of the careers dental assisting majors go into include:

Job Title UT Job Growth UT Median Salary
Dental Assistants 29% $30,940

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

Major Annual Graduates in UT
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 203

View all majors related to Dental Assisting/Assistant

View Nationwide Dental Assisting/Assistant Report

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