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Dental Assisting/Assistant Schools in Alaska

In <nil>, 11 students earned their Dental Assisting degrees in AK.

A Dental Assisting/Assistant major is the 11th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Dental Assisting/Assistant Majors in Alaska

Dental Assisting majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 7
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 7
Associate Degree 4

Gender Distribution

In Alaska, a dental assisting major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of dental assisting majors in Alaska is as follows:

  • Asian: 18.2%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.1%
  • White: 63.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 9.1%
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Jobs for Dental Assisting/Assistant Grads in Alaska

1,170 people in the state and 540,540 in the nation are employed in jobs related to dental assisting.

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Wages for Dental Assisting/Assistant Jobs in Alaska

A typical salary for a dental assisting grad in the state is $47,330, compared to a typical salary of $39,770 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Alaska that offer dental assisting degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
10,845 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $12,531. 86% of students get financical aid.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
6,826 Total Students

58% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.52 years. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Dental Assisting/Assistant Careers in AK

Some of the careers dental assisting majors go into include:

Job Title AK Job Growth AK Median Salary
Dental Assistants 24% $46,100
Health Specialties Professors 17% $71,400

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to dental assisting.

Major Annual Graduates in AK
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 17

View all majors related to Dental Assisting/Assistant

View Nationwide Dental Assisting/Assistant Report

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