Dental Assisting/Assistant at Grand Rapids Community College
If you are interested in studying Dental Assisting/Assistant, consider the program at Grand Rapids Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Grand Rapids Community College is in Grand Rapids, MI.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 28 dental assisting/assistant degrees were granted at Grand Rapids Community College.
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Studying Online at Grand Rapids Community College
Online coursework is an option at Grand Rapids Community College. Among 12,468 students, 4,210 (34%) studied exclusively online and 4,068 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Assisting/Assistant Rankings at Grand Rapids Community College
Use these rankings to compare Grand Rapids Community College’s Dental Assisting/Assistant program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #2 of 17 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #6 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #26 of 65 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #30 of 66 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #183 of 413 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #203 of 450 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Dental Assisting/Assistant graduates at Grand Rapids Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Dental Assisting/Assistant graduates at Grand Rapids Community College are 96% women (27) and 4% men (1).
Dental Assisting/Assistant Associate’s Program at Grand Rapids Community College
Among the 21 associate’s dental assisting/assistant graduates at Grand Rapids Community College, 95% were women (20) and 5% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Assisting/Assistant associate’s degree recipients at Grand Rapids Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Dental Assisting/Assistant associate’s degree recipients at Grand Rapids Community 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Dental Assisting/Assistant Graduates
Students who finish Dental Assisting/Assistant program at Grand Rapids Community College pursue many career paths. Here are 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
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