Dental Assisting/Assistant at NUC University
If you plan to study Dental Assisting/Assistant, consider the program at NUC University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
NUC University is in Bayamon, PR.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 160 dental assisting/assistant degrees were awarded at NUC University.
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Online Class Availability at NUC University
Distance learning is available at NUC University. Among 30,794 students, 9,040 (29%) studied exclusively online and 21,754 (71%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Assisting/Assistant Rankings at NUC University
Rankings can help you compare NUC University’s Dental Assisting/Assistant program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Outlying Areas (Region) | #1 of 3 |
| Best Value | Puerto Rico | #1 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Outlying Areas (Region) | #2 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Puerto Rico | #2 of 4 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #116 of 450 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #214 of 413 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Dental Assisting/Assistant graduates at NUC University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Dental Assisting/Assistant graduates at NUC University are 88% women (140) and 12% men (20).
Dental Assisting/Assistant Associate’s Program at NUC University
Of the 111 associate’s dental assisting/assistant degrees awarded at NUC University, 86% were women (95) and 14% were men (16).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Assisting/Assistant associate’s degree recipients at NUC University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 111 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 100% of Dental Assisting/Assistant associate’s degree recipients at NUC University, above the national average of 58%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Dental Assisting/Assistant Graduates
Those who complete Dental Assisting/Assistant program at NUC University go on to a range of careers. Here are 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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