Dental Assisting/Assistant at Lake Area Technical College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Dental Assisting/Assistant, take a look at what Lake Area Technical College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Lake Area Technical College is in Watertown, SD.
During the most recent reporting year, 26 dental assisting/assistant degrees were granted at Lake Area Technical College.
Featured schools near , edit
Online Class Availability at Lake Area Technical College
Many students take online classes at Lake Area Technical College. Among 2,312 students, 471 (20%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 623 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Assisting/Assistant Rankings at Lake Area Technical College
Rankings can help you compare Lake Area Technical College’s Dental Assisting/Assistant program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Dakota | #1 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #2 of 34 |
| Best Value | South Dakota | #2 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #8 of 413 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #28 of 35 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #202 of 450 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Dental Assisting/Assistant graduates at Lake Area Technical College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Dental Assisting/Assistant graduates at Lake Area Technical College are 100% women (26) and 0% men (0).
Dental Assisting/Assistant Associate’s Program at Lake Area Technical College
Among the 8 associate’s dental assisting/assistant degrees awarded at Lake Area Technical 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 Lake Area Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
*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
Those who complete Dental Assisting/Assistant program at Lake Area Technical College work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-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
More about our data sources and methodologies.