Dental Assisting/Assistant at Northwest Technical College
If you are interested in studying Dental Assisting/Assistant, you may want to check out the program at Northwest Technical College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Northwest Technical College is in Bemidji, MN.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 14 dental assisting/assistant degrees were awarded at Northwest Technical College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Northwest Technical College
Online coursework is an option at Northwest Technical College. Among 978 students, 487 (50%) studied exclusively online and 280 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Assisting/Assistant Rankings at Northwest Technical College
Rankings can help you compare Northwest Technical College’s Dental Assisting/Assistant program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #7 of 12 |
| Best Value | Minnesota | #10 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #20 of 34 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #23 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #133 of 413 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #212 of 450 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Dental Assisting/Assistant graduates at Northwest Technical College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Dental Assisting/Assistant graduates at Northwest Technical College are 100% women (14) and 0% men (0).
Dental Assisting/Assistant Associate’s Program at Northwest Technical College
Of the 3 associate’s dental assisting/assistant graduates at Northwest Technical College, 100% were women (3) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Assisting/Assistant associate’s degree recipients at Northwest Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
*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 Northwest Technical College go on to a range of careers. Below 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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