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Dental Assisting/Assistant Schools in Virginia

240 Dental Assisting students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 106
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 106
Associate Degree 74
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 60
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 60
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 60

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: 5.4%
  • Black or African American: 32.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.3%
  • White: 44.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 9.2%
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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
43% Graduation Rate
14,353 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,780 a year.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
213 Total Students

8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,832.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,759 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,188 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $5,935.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,244 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $25,863 after graduation. A typical student attending WCC will pay a net price of $2,462.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
454 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,507. 82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 27 to 1.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,253 Total Students

In their early career, MECC grads earn an average salary of $24,489. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 35% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,401.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
507 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 37%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,922. The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,679 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 61% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 31%.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,411 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $7,823. The full-time teacher rate is 39%.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
52,873 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 35% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $9,452. 60% of students get financical aid.

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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