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Dental Assisting/Assistant Schools in Minnesota

In <nil>, 467 students earned their Dental Assisting degrees in MN.

As a degree choice, Dental Assisting/Assistant is the 18th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Dental Assisting/Assistant Majors in Minnesota

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 243
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 243
Associate Degree 200
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 24

Gender Distribution

In Minnesota, 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 Minnesota is as follows:

  • Asian: 11.1%
  • Black or African American: 7.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.7%
  • White: 64.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 5.1%
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Jobs for Dental Assisting/Assistant Grads in Minnesota

9,650 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 Minnesota

In this state, dental assisting grads earn an average of $49,880. Nationwide, they make an average of $39,770.

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There are 10 colleges in Minnesota that offer dental assisting degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Century College

White Bear Lake
47 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,678 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 42%. In their early career, Century College grads earn an average salary of $38,695. 83% of students get financical aid.

#2

Hennepin Technical College

Brooklyn Park
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,083 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.90% which is lower than average. 53% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,655.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,638 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,024. The 1.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, St Cloud Technical and Community College grads earn an average salary of $40,519.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,360 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,257 a year. 52% of the teachers are full time.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,658 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 2.00% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 46% are considered full time.

#5

South Central College

North Mankato
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,511 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,059 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
100% Graduation Rate
759 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.00 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,074 after earning their degree at this institution.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,448 Total Students

In their early career, Central Lakes College grads earn an average salary of $34,929. The student loan default rate of 2.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
794 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,412. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.00%.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,451 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. The student loan default rate is 3.10% which is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,901.

Dental Assisting/Assistant Careers in MN

Some of the careers dental assisting majors go into include:

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 21% $0
Dental Assistants 8% $49,220

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

Major Annual Graduates in MN
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 255
Dental Services & Allied Professions 7

View all majors related to Dental Assisting/Assistant

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