Dental Assisting/Assistant at San Jose City College
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San Jose City College is located in San Jose, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 36 dental assisting/assistant degrees were granted at San Jose City College.
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Online & Distance Learning at San Jose City College
Distance learning is available at San Jose City College. Among 8,609 students, 2,998 (35%) studied exclusively online and 2,114 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Assisting/Assistant Rankings at San Jose City College
Use these rankings to compare San Jose City College’s Dental Assisting/Assistant program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #16 of 68 |
| Best Value | California | #23 of 68 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #28 of 99 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #43 of 101 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #90 of 413 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #227 of 450 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Dental Assisting/Assistant graduates at San Jose City College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Dental Assisting/Assistant graduates at San Jose City College are 92% women (33) and 8% men (3).
Dental Assisting/Assistant Associate’s Program at San Jose City College
Of the 3 associate’s dental assisting/assistant degrees awarded at San Jose City College, 100% were women (3) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Assisting/Assistant associate’s degree recipients at San Jose City College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 100% of Dental Assisting/Assistant associate’s degree recipients at San Jose City 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.
Top-Paying Careers for Dental Assisting/Assistant Graduates
Those who complete Dental Assisting/Assistant program at San Jose City College go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid 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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