Dental Assisting/Assistant at Diablo Valley College
If you plan to study Dental Assisting/Assistant, consider the program at Diablo Valley College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Diablo Valley College is located in Pleasant Hill, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 30 dental assisting/assistant degrees were awarded at Diablo Valley College.
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Online Class Availability at Diablo Valley College
Many students take online classes at Diablo Valley College. Of 17,228 students, 5,536 (32%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,397 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Dental Assisting/Assistant graduates at Diablo Valley College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Dental Assisting/Assistant graduates at Diablo Valley College are 100% women (30) and 0% men (0).
Dental Assisting/Assistant Associate’s Program at Diablo Valley College
Among the 11 associate’s dental assisting/assistant degrees awarded at Diablo Valley College, 100% were women (11) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Assisting/Assistant associate’s degree recipients at Diablo Valley College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 73% of Dental Assisting/Assistant associate’s degree recipients at Diablo Valley 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.
Top-Paying Careers for Dental Assisting/Assistant Graduates
Students who finish Dental Assisting/Assistant program at Diablo Valley College pursue many career paths. Below are 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.