Dental Assisting/Assistant at Delta College
If you are interested in studying Dental Assisting/Assistant, you may want to check out the program at Delta College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Delta College sits in University Center, MI.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 16 dental assisting/assistant degrees were awarded at Delta College.
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Studying Online at Delta College
Distance learning is available at Delta College. Among 8,397 students, 3,175 (38%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,601 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Assisting/Assistant Rankings at Delta College
These rankings give you a sense of how Delta College’s Dental Assisting/Assistant program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Michigan | #2 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #5 of 17 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #11 of 66 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #32 of 65 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #72 of 450 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #202 of 413 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Dental Assisting/Assistant graduates at Delta College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Dental Assisting/Assistant graduates at Delta College are 88% women (14) and 12% men (2).
Dental Assisting/Assistant Associate’s Program at Delta College
Among the 11 associate’s dental assisting/assistant graduates at Delta College, 82% were women (9) and 18% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Assisting/Assistant associate’s degree recipients at Delta College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 18% of Dental Assisting/Assistant associate’s degree recipients at Delta 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.
Top-Paying Careers for Dental Assisting/Assistant Graduates
Graduates of the Dental Assisting/Assistant program at Delta College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.