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Dental Assisting/Assistant Schools in Michigan

In <nil>, 280 students earned their Dental Assisting degrees in MI.

In this state, Dental Assisting/Assistant is the 43rd most popular major out of a total 142 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Dental Assisting/Assistant Majors in Michigan

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 232
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 232
Associate Degree 46
Bachelor’s Degree 2

Gender Distribution

In Michigan, 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 Michigan is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.4%
  • Black or African American: 31.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.6%
  • White: 47.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 11.8%
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Jobs for Dental Assisting/Assistant Grads in Michigan

In this state, there are 15,400 people employed in jobs related to a dental assisting degree, compared to 540,540 nationwide.

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Wages for Dental Assisting/Assistant Jobs in Michigan

In this state, dental assisting grads earn an average of $37,140. Nationwide, they make an average of $39,770.

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There are 6 colleges in Michigan that offer dental assisting degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

Delta College

University Center
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,054 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $2,884. Graduates earn an average $29,765 after graduation. 94% of students get financical aid.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,642 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,411 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 66% get financial aid.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,245 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. This public school has an average net price of $6,787. 94% of students get financical aid.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,296 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,839. 32% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.80%.

#5

Lake Michigan College

Benton Harbor
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,729 Total Students

In their early career, LMC grads earn an average salary of $27,928. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. 87% of students get financical aid.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
1,966 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.37 years. The full-time teacher rate is 98%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

Dental Assisting/Assistant Careers in MI

Some of the careers dental assisting majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 25% $116,590
Dental Assistants 20% $36,660

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

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 333

View all majors related to Dental Assisting/Assistant

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