Dental Assisting/Assistant at College of the Redwoods
If you are interested in studying Dental Assisting/Assistant, take a look at what College of the Redwoods. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
College of the Redwoods sits in Eureka, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 17 dental assisting/assistant degrees were awarded at College of the Redwoods.
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Online & Distance Learning at College of the Redwoods
Online coursework is an option at College of the Redwoods. Of 4,706 students, 1,290 (27%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,279 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Assisting/Assistant Rankings at College of the Redwoods
These rankings give you a sense of how College of the Redwoods’s Dental Assisting/Assistant program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #12 of 68 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #17 of 101 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #32 of 68 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #51 of 450 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #52 of 99 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #199 of 413 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Dental Assisting/Assistant graduates at College of the Redwoods, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Dental Assisting/Assistant graduates at College of the Redwoods are 94% women (16) and 6% men (1).
Dental Assisting/Assistant Associate’s Program at College of the Redwoods
Among the 3 associate’s dental assisting/assistant degrees awarded at College of the Redwoods, 100% were women (3) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Assisting/Assistant associate’s degree recipients at College of the Redwoods.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 67% of Dental Assisting/Assistant associate’s degree recipients at College of the Redwoods, 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.
Top-Paying Careers for Dental Assisting/Assistant Graduates
Graduates of the Dental Assisting/Assistant program at College of the Redwoods pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-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
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