Dental Assisting/Assistant at Bates Technical College
If you plan to study Dental Assisting/Assistant, consider the program at Bates Technical College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Bates Technical College is located in Tacoma, WA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 11 dental assisting/assistant graduations were recorded at Bates Technical College.
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Studying Online at Bates Technical College
Many students take online classes at Bates Technical College. Of 4,083 students, 658 (16%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 713 (17%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Dental Assisting/Assistant graduates at Bates Technical College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Dental Assisting/Assistant graduates at Bates Technical College are 100% women (11) and 0% men (0).
Dental Assisting/Assistant Associate’s Program at Bates Technical College
Of the 11 associate’s dental assisting/assistant graduates at Bates Technical College, 100% were women (11) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Assisting/Assistant associate’s degree recipients at Bates Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 73% of Dental Assisting/Assistant associate’s degree recipients at Bates Technical College, higher than the national average of 58%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Dental Assisting/Assistant Graduates
Those who complete Dental Assisting/Assistant program at Bates Technical College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Dental Assisting/Assistant majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
| Dental Assistants | $25,445 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.