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Dental Assisting/Assistant Schools in Mississippi

273 students earned Dental Assisting degrees in Mississippi in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Dental Assisting/Assistant is the 42nd most popular major out of a total 82 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Dental Assisting/Assistant Majors in Mississippi

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 175
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 175
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 80
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 80
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 80
Associate Degree 18

Gender Distribution

In Mississippi, 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 Mississippi is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 62.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.7%
  • White: 24.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 8.8%
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Jobs for Dental Assisting/Assistant Grads in Mississippi

3,870 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 Mississippi

A typical salary for a dental assisting grad in the state is $32,900, compared to a typical salary of $39,770 nationwide.

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

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,181 Total Students

A typical student attending Hinds Community College will pay a net price of $4,035. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $23,615 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,065 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, Pearl River Community College grads earn an average salary of $25,695.

Dental Assisting/Assistant Careers in MS

Some of the careers dental assisting majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 27% $0
Dental Assistants 1% $31,640

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 85

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View Nationwide Dental Assisting/Assistant Report

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