Dental Assisting/Assistant at Broward College
If you plan to study Dental Assisting/Assistant, take a look at what Broward College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Broward College sits in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 39 dental assisting/assistant degrees were awarded at Broward College.
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Online Class Availability at Broward College
Many students take online classes at Broward College. Among 30,728 students, 8,547 (28%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,055 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Assisting/Assistant Rankings at Broward College
Use these rankings to compare Broward College’s Dental Assisting/Assistant program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #2 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #9 of 109 |
| Best Value | Florida | #18 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #52 of 413 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #78 of 128 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #241 of 450 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Dental Assisting/Assistant graduates at Broward College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Dental Assisting/Assistant graduates at Broward College are 90% women (35) and 10% men (4).
Dental Assisting/Assistant Associate’s Program at Broward College
Of the 5 associate’s dental assisting/assistant graduates at Broward College, 80% were women (4) and 20% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Assisting/Assistant associate’s degree recipients at Broward College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Minority students account for 80% of Dental Assisting/Assistant associate’s degree recipients at Broward College, above the national average of 58%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Dental Assisting/Assistant Graduates
Students who finish Dental Assisting/Assistant program at Broward 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.