Dental Assisting/Assistant at College of Western Idaho
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College of Western Idaho is in Nampa, ID.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 29 dental assisting/assistant graduations were recorded at College of Western Idaho.
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Online & Distance Learning at College of Western Idaho
Many students take online classes at College of Western Idaho. Among 11,015 students, 2,529 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,535 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Assisting/Assistant Rankings at College of Western Idaho
Use these rankings to compare College of Western Idaho’s Dental Assisting/Assistant program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Idaho | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #2 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Idaho | #3 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #5 of 11 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #141 of 450 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #173 of 413 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Dental Assisting/Assistant graduates at College of Western Idaho, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Dental Assisting/Assistant graduates at College of Western Idaho are 86% women (25) and 14% men (4).
Dental Assisting/Assistant Associate’s Program at College of Western Idaho
Among the 7 associate’s dental assisting/assistant degrees awarded at College of Western Idaho, 86% were women (6) and 14% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Assisting/Assistant associate’s degree recipients at College of Western Idaho.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 43% of Dental Assisting/Assistant associate’s degree recipients at College of Western Idaho, 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.
Top-Paying Careers for Dental Assisting/Assistant Graduates
Graduates of the Dental Assisting/Assistant program at College of Western Idaho work across a variety of fields. 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
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