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Dental Assisting in Washington

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.

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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%
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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.

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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.

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There are 11 colleges in Washington that offer dental assisting degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

Charter College

Vancouver
123 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,215 Total Students

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 Degrees in Major Awarded
576 Total Students

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.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,215 Total Students

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.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,890 Total Students

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.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
393 Total Students

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.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
553 Total Students

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.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,915 Total Students

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.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,097 Total Students

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.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,846 Total Students

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.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,643 Total Students

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.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,698 Total Students

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

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

View all majors related to Dental Assisting

View Nationwide Dental Assisting Report

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