Dental Assisting/Assistant at Monterey Peninsula College
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Monterey Peninsula College is located in Monterey, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 1 dental assisting/assistant degrees were awarded at Monterey Peninsula College.
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Studying Online at Monterey Peninsula College
Distance learning is available at Monterey Peninsula College. Among 7,173 students, 1,552 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,283 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Dental Assisting/Assistant graduates at Monterey Peninsula College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Dental Assisting/Assistant graduates at Monterey Peninsula College are 100% women (1) and 0% men (0).
Dental Assisting/Assistant Associate’s Program at Monterey Peninsula College
Among the 1 associate’s dental assisting/assistant graduates at Monterey Peninsula College, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Assisting/Assistant associate’s degree recipients at Monterey Peninsula College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Minority students account for 100% of Dental Assisting/Assistant associate’s degree recipients at Monterey Peninsula 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Dental Assisting/Assistant Graduates
Those who complete Dental Assisting/Assistant program at Monterey Peninsula College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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.