Dental Assisting/Assistant at Palomar College
If you are interested in studying Dental Assisting/Assistant, take a look at what Palomar College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Palomar College is in San Marcos, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 20 dental assisting/assistant graduations were recorded at Palomar College.
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Studying Online at Palomar College
Distance learning is available at Palomar College. Of 19,550 students, 5,246 (27%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,667 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Assisting/Assistant Rankings at Palomar College
Use these rankings to compare Palomar College’s Dental Assisting/Assistant program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #17 of 68 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #25 of 101 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #28 of 68 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #41 of 99 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #69 of 450 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #149 of 413 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Dental Assisting/Assistant graduates at Palomar College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Dental Assisting/Assistant graduates at Palomar College are 95% women (19) and 5% men (1).
Dental Assisting/Assistant Associate’s Program at Palomar College
Among the 5 associate’s dental assisting/assistant graduates at Palomar College, 100% were women (5) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Assisting/Assistant associate’s degree recipients at Palomar College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 80% of Dental Assisting/Assistant associate’s degree recipients at Palomar 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.
Best-Paid Careers for Dental Assisting/Assistant Graduates
Graduates of the Dental Assisting/Assistant program at Palomar College go on to a range of careers. Below are 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
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