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Dental Assisting Schools in Washington
In 2021-2022, 375 students earned their Dental Assisting degrees in WA.
A Dental Assisting major is the 7th most popular major in this state.
Education Levels of Dental Assisting Majors in Washington
Dental Assisting majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:
Education Level | Number of Grads |
---|---|
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years | 190 |
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years | 190 |
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year | 138 |
Associate Degree | 47 |
Gender Distribution
In Washington, a dental assisting major is more popular with women than with men.
Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of dental assisting majors in Washington is as follows:
- Asian: 12.3%
- Black or African American: 3.7%
- Hispanic or Latino: 30.9%
- White: 32.5%
- Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
- Other Races: 20.0%
Jobs for Dental Assisting Grads in Washington
There are 13,980 people in the state and 540,540 people in the nation working in dental assisting jobs.
Wages for Dental Assisting Jobs in Washington
A typical salary for a dental assisting grad in the state is $43,680, compared to a typical salary of $39,770 nationwide.
Most Popular Dental Assisting Programs in WA
There are 11 colleges in Washington that offer dental assisting degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:
This private school has an average net price of $25,372. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,938 a year. 25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.
76% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 51%. An average student at PMI Renton will pay a net price of $30,558.
The student loan default rate of 2.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,491. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.
In their early career, Spokane Community College grads earn an average salary of $34,644. A typical student attending Spokane Community College will pay a net price of $4,933. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.
Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,431 after earning their degree at this institution. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 49 to 1.
81% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,052 after earning their degree at this institution. This private school has an average net price of $26,968.
Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $40,984 after graduation. A typical student attending Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute will pay a net price of $3,799.
This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.60%. A typical student attending Renton Technical College will pay a net price of $5,150. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.
Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,181. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,190 after earning their degree at this institution.
Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,396. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.50%. 77% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.
80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $34,202 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 99%.
Dental Assisting Careers in WA
Some of the careers dental assisting majors go into include:
Job Title | WA Job Growth | WA Median Salary |
---|---|---|
Dental Assistants | 19% | $42,260 |
Related Majors in Washington
Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to dental assisting.
Major | Annual Graduates in WA |
---|---|
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 335 |
Dental Services & Allied Professions | 6 |
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