Basic Certificates in Dental Assisting/Assistant
Education Levels of Dental Assisting Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,716 people earned their basic certificate in dental assisting. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in dental assisting at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate | 11,241 |
| Basic Certificate | 3,716 |
| Associate Degree | 1,383 |
Earnings of Dental Assisting Majors With Basic Certificates
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for dental assisting majors who have their basic certificate is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their basic certificate in dental assisting. About 91.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 315 |
| Women | 3,401 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of dental assisting basic certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 129 |
| Black or African American | 609 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,551 |
| White | 957 |
| International Students | 8 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 462 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to dental assisting that offer basic certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 327 |
| Dental Laboratory Technology | 68 |
| Dental Services & Allied Professions | 28 |
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*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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