Dental Assisting/Assistant at Stark State College
If you plan to study Dental Assisting/Assistant, consider the program at Stark State College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Stark State College is located in North Canton, OH.
During the most recent reporting year, 37 dental assisting/assistant degrees were granted at Stark State College.
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Online Class Availability at Stark State College
Distance learning is available at Stark State College. Of 10,128 students, 2,988 (30%) studied exclusively online and 3,052 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Assisting/Assistant Rankings at Stark State College
Use these rankings to compare Stark State College’s Dental Assisting/Assistant program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #2 of 13 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #2 of 14 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #10 of 66 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #19 of 65 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #92 of 450 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #97 of 413 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Dental Assisting/Assistant graduates at Stark State College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Dental Assisting/Assistant graduates at Stark State College are 95% women (35) and 5% men (2).
Dental Assisting/Assistant Associate’s Program at Stark State College
Of the 7 associate’s dental assisting/assistant degrees awarded at Stark State College, 86% were women (6) and 14% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Assisting/Assistant associate’s degree recipients at Stark State College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 43% of Dental Assisting/Assistant associate’s degree recipients at Stark 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.
Top-Paying Careers for Dental Assisting/Assistant Graduates
Students who finish Dental Assisting/Assistant program at Stark State College pursue many career paths. Below 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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