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Dental Assisting/Assistant Schools in Minnesota

450 Dental Assisting students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 251
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 251
Associate Degree 199

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: 9.1%
  • Black or African American: 9.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.3%
  • White: 63.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 8.0%
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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
8,203 Total Students

The 7.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. A typical student attending Century College will pay a net price of $10,397. 24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#2

Hennepin Technical College

Brooklyn Park
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,094 Total Students

54% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.30%.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,931 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,249. In their early career, St Cloud Technical and Community College grads earn an average salary of $37,825.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,757 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,244. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $35,363 after graduation.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,115 Total Students

92% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending Rochester Community and Technical College will pay a net price of $15,149. The student loan default rate of 9.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#5

South Central College

North Mankato
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,653 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $10,358. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
626 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 8.40% which is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,164. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,491 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,341 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,429. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
825 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,638. Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $34,171 after graduation.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,319 Total Students

22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time.

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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