Dental Assisting/Assistant at Ozarks Technical Community College
If you plan to study Dental Assisting/Assistant, take a look at what Ozarks Technical Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Ozarks Technical Community College is located in Springfield, MO.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 27 dental assisting/assistant degrees were granted at Ozarks Technical Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Ozarks Technical Community College
Online coursework is an option at Ozarks Technical Community College. Among 11,380 students, 2,774 (24%) studied exclusively online and 2,753 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Assisting/Assistant Rankings at Ozarks Technical Community College
Rankings can help you compare Ozarks Technical Community College’s Dental Assisting/Assistant program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Missouri | #1 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #2 of 6 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #6 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #25 of 34 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #131 of 450 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #158 of 413 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Dental Assisting/Assistant graduates at Ozarks Technical Community College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Dental Assisting/Assistant graduates at Ozarks Technical Community College are 93% women (25) and 7% men (2).
Dental Assisting/Assistant Associate’s Program at Ozarks Technical Community College
Of the 25 associate’s dental assisting/assistant graduates at Ozarks Technical Community College, 92% were women (23) and 8% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Assisting/Assistant associate’s degree recipients at Ozarks Technical Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 21 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 16% of Dental Assisting/Assistant associate’s degree recipients at Ozarks Technical 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.
Top-Paying Careers for Dental Assisting/Assistant Graduates
Students who finish Dental Assisting/Assistant program at Ozarks Technical Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-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
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