Dental Assisting/Assistant at Orange Coast College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Dental Assisting/Assistant, you may want to check out the program at Orange Coast College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Orange Coast College is in Costa Mesa, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 21 dental assisting/assistant degrees were granted at Orange Coast College.
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Online Class Availability at Orange Coast College
Many students take online classes at Orange Coast College. Of 17,096 students, 2,351 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,320 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Assisting/Assistant Rankings at Orange Coast College
Use these rankings to compare Orange Coast College’s Dental Assisting/Assistant program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #16 of 68 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #21 of 101 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #30 of 68 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #44 of 99 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #63 of 450 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #170 of 413 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Dental Assisting/Assistant graduates at Orange Coast College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Dental Assisting/Assistant graduates at Orange Coast College are 71% women (15) and 29% men (6).
Dental Assisting/Assistant Associate’s Program at Orange Coast College
Of the 5 associate’s dental assisting/assistant degrees awarded at Orange Coast College, 80% were women (4) and 20% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Assisting/Assistant associate’s degree recipients at Orange Coast College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 3 |
Minority students account for 100% of Dental Assisting/Assistant associate’s degree recipients at Orange Coast College, 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 Orange Coast College pursue many career paths. Below 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
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