Dental Assisting/Assistant at Pikes Peak State College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Dental Assisting/Assistant, take a look at what Pikes Peak State College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Pikes Peak State College sits in Colorado Springs, CO.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 20 dental assisting/assistant graduations were recorded at Pikes Peak State College.
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Studying Online at Pikes Peak State College
Many students take online classes at Pikes Peak State College. Among 12,556 students, 3,526 (28%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,237 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Assisting/Assistant Rankings at Pikes Peak State College
Rankings can help you compare Pikes Peak State College’s Dental Assisting/Assistant program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Colorado | #2 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #3 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #6 of 11 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #7 of 18 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #165 of 450 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #174 of 413 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Dental Assisting/Assistant graduates at Pikes Peak State College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Dental Assisting/Assistant graduates at Pikes Peak State College are 100% women (20) and 0% men (0).
Dental Assisting/Assistant Associate’s Program at Pikes Peak State College
Of the 8 associate’s dental assisting/assistant graduates at Pikes Peak State College, 100% were women (8) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Assisting/Assistant associate’s degree recipients at Pikes Peak State College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 50% of Dental Assisting/Assistant associate’s degree recipients at Pikes Peak State College, lower 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 Pikes Peak State College go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid 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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