Dental Assisting/Assistant at Mid-Plains Community College
If you plan to study Dental Assisting/Assistant, you may want to check out the program at Mid-Plains Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Mid-Plains Community College is in North Platte, NE.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 4 dental assisting/assistant graduations were recorded at Mid-Plains Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Mid-Plains Community College
Many students take online classes at Mid-Plains Community College. Among 2,140 students, 541 (25%) studied exclusively online and 554 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Assisting/Assistant Rankings at Mid-Plains Community College
Rankings can help you compare Mid-Plains Community College’s Dental Assisting/Assistant program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nebraska | #None of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #None of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #None of 413 |
| Best Value | Nebraska | #None of 2 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #None of 35 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #None of 450 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Dental Assisting/Assistant graduates at Mid-Plains Community College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Dental Assisting/Assistant graduates at Mid-Plains Community College are 100% women (4) and 0% men (0).
Dental Assisting/Assistant Associate’s Program at Mid-Plains Community College
Of the 2 associate’s dental assisting/assistant graduates at Mid-Plains Community College, 100% were women (2) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Assisting/Assistant associate’s degree recipients at Mid-Plains Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Minority students account for 50% of Dental Assisting/Assistant associate’s degree recipients at Mid-Plains 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
Those who complete Dental Assisting/Assistant program at Mid-Plains Community College pursue many career paths. 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.