Dental Assisting/Assistant at Tyler Junior College
If you are interested in studying Dental Assisting/Assistant, consider the program at Tyler Junior College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Tyler Junior College is located in Tyler, TX.
During the most recent reporting year, 26 dental assisting/assistant graduations were recorded at Tyler Junior College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Tyler Junior College
Online coursework is an option at Tyler Junior College. Of 11,885 students, 2,379 (20%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,805 (49%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Assisting/Assistant Rankings at Tyler Junior College
Rankings can help you compare Tyler Junior College’s Dental Assisting/Assistant program against other schools offering the same major.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Dental Assisting/Assistant graduates at Tyler Junior College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Dental Assisting/Assistant graduates at Tyler Junior College are 92% women (24) and 8% men (2).
Dental Assisting/Assistant Associate’s Program at Tyler Junior College
Of the 7 associate’s dental assisting/assistant degrees awarded at Tyler Junior 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 Tyler Junior College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 71% of Dental Assisting/Assistant associate’s degree recipients at Tyler Junior 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Dental Assisting/Assistant Graduates
Graduates of the Dental Assisting/Assistant program at Tyler Junior College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.