Dental Assisting/Assistant at Clover Park Technical College
If you plan to study Dental Assisting/Assistant, consider the program at Clover Park Technical College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Clover Park Technical College sits in Lakewood, WA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 13 dental assisting/assistant degrees were granted at Clover Park Technical College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Clover Park Technical College
Many students take online classes at Clover Park Technical College. Of 3,408 students, 407 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 821 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Assisting/Assistant Rankings at Clover Park Technical College
Rankings can help you compare Clover Park Technical College’s Dental Assisting/Assistant program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Washington | #2 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #7 of 12 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #16 of 101 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #47 of 450 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #49 of 99 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #181 of 413 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Dental Assisting/Assistant graduates at Clover Park Technical College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Dental Assisting/Assistant graduates at Clover Park Technical College are 100% women (13) and 0% men (0).
Dental Assisting/Assistant Associate’s Program at Clover Park Technical College
Among the 13 associate’s dental assisting/assistant graduates at Clover Park Technical College, 100% were women (13) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Assisting/Assistant associate’s degree recipients at Clover Park Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Minority students account for 69% of Dental Assisting/Assistant associate’s degree recipients at Clover Park Technical 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Dental Assisting/Assistant Graduates
Those who complete Dental Assisting/Assistant program at Clover Park Technical College pursue many career paths. 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.