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Dental Assisting/Assistant Schools in Virginia

In <nil>, 177 students earned their Dental Assisting degrees in VA.

In terms of popularity, Dental Assisting/Assistant is the 39th most popular major in the state out of a total 101 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Dental Assisting/Assistant Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 80
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 80
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 49
Associate Degree 48

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, 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 Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.1%
  • Black or African American: 23.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.4%
  • White: 48.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 10.7%
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Jobs for Dental Assisting/Assistant Grads in Virginia

12,850 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 Virginia

A typical salary for a dental assisting grad in the state is $44,640, compared to a typical salary of $39,770 nationwide.

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There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

#1

ECPI University

Virginia Beach
74 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
12,466 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $23,297.

Dental Assisting/Assistant Careers in VA

Some of the careers dental assisting majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 31% $0
Dental Assistants 25% $43,520

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 147
Dental Laboratory Technology 4

View all majors related to Dental Assisting/Assistant

View Nationwide Dental Assisting/Assistant Report

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