Dental Assisting/Assistant at Pasadena City College
If you are interested in studying Dental Assisting/Assistant, you may want to check out the program at Pasadena City College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Pasadena City College is in Pasadena, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 22 dental assisting/assistant graduations were recorded at Pasadena City College.
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Online Class Availability at Pasadena City College
Distance learning is available at Pasadena City College. Among 24,597 students, 6,364 (26%) studied exclusively online and 7,896 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Assisting/Assistant Rankings at Pasadena City College
Rankings can help you compare Pasadena City College’s Dental Assisting/Assistant program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #4 of 68 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #4 of 101 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #8 of 68 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #9 of 450 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #13 of 99 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #38 of 413 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Dental Assisting/Assistant graduates at Pasadena City College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Dental Assisting/Assistant graduates at Pasadena City College are 91% women (20) and 9% men (2).
Dental Assisting/Assistant Associate’s Program at Pasadena City College
Of the 4 associate’s dental assisting/assistant degrees awarded at Pasadena City College, 100% were women (4) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Assisting/Assistant associate’s degree recipients at Pasadena City College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 100% of Dental Assisting/Assistant associate’s degree recipients at Pasadena City 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.
Top-Paying Careers for Dental Assisting/Assistant Graduates
Those who complete Dental Assisting/Assistant program at Pasadena City College pursue many career paths. Below 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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