Dental Assisting/Assistant at Foothill College
If you plan to study Dental Assisting/Assistant, take a look at what Foothill College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Foothill College is located in Los Altos Hills, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 21 dental assisting/assistant degrees were granted at Foothill College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Foothill College
Online coursework is an option at Foothill College. Of 12,949 students, 5,985 (46%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,019 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Assisting/Assistant Rankings at Foothill College
These rankings give you a sense of how Foothill College’s Dental Assisting/Assistant program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #3 of 68 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #5 of 99 |
| Best Value | California | #14 of 68 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #19 of 413 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #26 of 101 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #90 of 450 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Dental Assisting/Assistant graduates at Foothill College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Dental Assisting/Assistant graduates at Foothill College are 90% women (19) and 10% men (2).
Dental Assisting/Assistant Associate’s Program at Foothill College
Of the 8 associate’s dental assisting/assistant graduates at Foothill College, 100% were women (8) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Assisting/Assistant associate’s degree recipients at Foothill College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 75% of Dental Assisting/Assistant associate’s degree recipients at Foothill College, higher than 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 Foothill College go on to a range of careers. 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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