Dental Assisting/Assistant at Central Lakes College-Brainerd
If you are interested in studying Dental Assisting/Assistant, consider the program at Central Lakes College-Brainerd. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Central Lakes College-Brainerd is located in Brainerd, MN.
During the most recent reporting year, 38 dental assisting/assistant degrees were awarded at Central Lakes College-Brainerd.
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Studying Online at Central Lakes College-Brainerd
Distance learning is available at Central Lakes College-Brainerd. Among 4,981 students, 505 (10%) studied exclusively online and 1,291 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Assisting/Assistant Rankings at Central Lakes College-Brainerd
These rankings give you a sense of how Central Lakes College-Brainerd’s Dental Assisting/Assistant program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #6 of 12 |
| Best Value | Minnesota | #9 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #18 of 34 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #21 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #113 of 413 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #206 of 450 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Dental Assisting/Assistant graduates at Central Lakes College-Brainerd, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Dental Assisting/Assistant graduates at Central Lakes College-Brainerd are 100% women (38) and 0% men (0).
Dental Assisting/Assistant Associate’s Program at Central Lakes College-Brainerd
Among the 14 associate’s dental assisting/assistant degrees awarded at Central Lakes College-Brainerd, 100% were women (14) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Assisting/Assistant associate’s degree recipients at Central Lakes College-Brainerd.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
*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 Central Lakes College-Brainerd pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Dental Assisting/Assistant graduates, 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.