Dental Assisting/Assistant at West Los Angeles College
If you plan to study Dental Assisting/Assistant, consider the program at West Los Angeles College. Get started with the following essential facts.
West Los Angeles College is in Culver City, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 146 dental assisting/assistant degrees were awarded at West Los Angeles College.
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Online Class Availability at West Los Angeles College
Distance learning is available at West Los Angeles College. Of 9,255 students, 6,138 (66%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,421 (15%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Dental Assisting/Assistant graduates at West Los Angeles College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Dental Assisting/Assistant graduates at West Los Angeles College are 81% women (118) and 19% men (28).
Dental Assisting/Assistant Associate’s Program at West Los Angeles College
Of the 12 associate’s dental assisting/assistant degrees awarded at West Los Angeles College, 75% were women (9) and 25% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Assisting/Assistant associate’s degree recipients at West Los Angeles College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 12 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 100% of Dental Assisting/Assistant associate’s degree recipients at West Los Angeles 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Dental Assisting/Assistant Graduates
Graduates of the Dental Assisting/Assistant program at West Los Angeles College pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-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.