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Dental Assisting/Assistant Schools in Virginia

In 2021-2022, 177 students earned their Dental Assisting degrees in VA.

In this state, Dental Assisting/Assistant is the 19th most popular major out of a total 109 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Dental Assisting/Assistant Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 80
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 80
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 49
Associate Degree 48

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, 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 Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.1%
  • Black or African American: 23.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.4%
  • White: 48.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 10.7%
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Jobs for Dental Assisting/Assistant Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 12,850 people employed in jobs related to a dental assisting degree, compared to 540,540 nationwide.

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Wages for Dental Assisting/Assistant Jobs in Virginia

Dental Assisting grads earn an average of $44,640 in the state and $39,770 nationwide.

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

#1

ECPI University

Virginia Beach
74 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
12,466 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $37,907 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
222 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $22,917 a year. The 4.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. An average student at Centura College - Norfolk will pay a net price of $26,729.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,252 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.10%. In their early career, Reynolds Community College grads earn an average salary of $29,800.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,089 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $27,143 a year. 24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 3.80% which is lower than average.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
441 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $24,656 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 78% get financial aid.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,079 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 38% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
455 Total Students

85% of students get financical aid. This private school has an average net price of $23,227. The 7.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,496 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,709 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 33% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,380.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,330 Total Students

A typical student attending Danville Community College will pay a net price of $7,533. In their early career, Danville Community College grads earn an average salary of $26,151. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
49,560 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,036 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 61% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,884.

Dental Assisting/Assistant Careers in VA

Some of the careers dental assisting majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Dental Assistants 25% $43,520

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 127
Dental Laboratory Technology 8

View all majors related to Dental Assisting/Assistant

View Nationwide Dental Assisting/Assistant Report

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