Dental Assisting/Assistant at San Diego Mesa College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Dental Assisting/Assistant, you may want to check out the program at San Diego Mesa College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
San Diego Mesa College is in San Diego, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 32 dental assisting/assistant degrees were awarded at San Diego Mesa College.
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Online & Distance Learning at San Diego Mesa College
Online coursework is an option at San Diego Mesa College. Of 19,212 students, 7,447 (39%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,848 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Assisting/Assistant Rankings at San Diego Mesa College
Use these rankings to compare San Diego Mesa College’s Dental Assisting/Assistant program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #2 of 68 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #2 of 101 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #8 of 450 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #13 of 68 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #23 of 99 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #71 of 413 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Dental Assisting/Assistant graduates at San Diego Mesa College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Dental Assisting/Assistant graduates at San Diego Mesa College are 91% women (29) and 9% men (3).
Dental Assisting/Assistant Associate’s Program at San Diego Mesa College
Among the 10 associate’s dental assisting/assistant degrees awarded at San Diego Mesa College, 100% were women (10) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Assisting/Assistant associate’s degree recipients at San Diego Mesa College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 100% of Dental Assisting/Assistant associate’s degree recipients at San Diego Mesa 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 San Diego Mesa College work across a variety of fields. 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.