Dental Assisting/Assistant at Chattanooga State Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Dental Assisting/Assistant, consider the program at Chattanooga State Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Chattanooga State Community College is in Chattanooga, TN.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 27 dental assisting/assistant degrees were awarded at Chattanooga State Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Chattanooga State Community College
Online coursework is an option at Chattanooga State Community College. Among 7,623 students, 1,807 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,320 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Assisting/Assistant Rankings at Chattanooga State Community College
Rankings can help you compare Chattanooga State Community College’s Dental Assisting/Assistant program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #1 of 10 |
| Best Value | Tennessee | #1 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #28 of 109 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #35 of 128 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #71 of 450 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #123 of 413 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Dental Assisting/Assistant graduates at Chattanooga State Community College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Dental Assisting/Assistant graduates at Chattanooga State Community College are 100% women (27) and 0% men (0).
Dental Assisting/Assistant Associate’s Program at Chattanooga State Community College
Among the 8 associate’s dental assisting/assistant graduates at Chattanooga State Community College, 100% were women (8) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Assisting/Assistant associate’s degree recipients at Chattanooga State Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Minority students account for 12% of Dental Assisting/Assistant associate’s degree recipients at Chattanooga State Community College, below the national average of 58%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Dental Assisting/Assistant Graduates
Those who complete Dental Assisting/Assistant program at Chattanooga State Community College work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid 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
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