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Dental Assisting in Utah

Dental Assisting Schools in Utah

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

A Dental Assisting major is the 18th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Dental Assisting 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 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 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 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

View Nationwide Dental Assisting Report

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