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Dental Assisting/Assistant Schools in Washington

In <nil>, 375 students earned their Dental Assisting degrees in WA.

A Dental Assisting/Assistant major is the 29th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Dental Assisting/Assistant Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 190
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 190
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 138
Associate Degree 47

Gender Distribution

In Washington, 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 Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 12.3%
  • Black or African American: 3.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 30.9%
  • White: 32.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 20.0%
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Jobs for Dental Assisting/Assistant Grads in Washington

There are 13,980 people in the state and 540,540 people in the nation working in dental assisting jobs.

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Wages for Dental Assisting/Assistant Jobs in Washington

A typical salary for a dental assisting grad in the state is $43,680, compared to a typical salary of $39,770 nationwide.

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

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,215 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $34,549 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,846 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,190 after earning their degree at this institution. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,181.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,915 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. 33% of students get financical aid.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,106 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $8,457. In their early career, Bates Technical College grads earn an average salary of $44,012.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,240 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,075. Graduates earn an average $42,447 after graduation. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,097 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.60%. Graduates earn an average $42,457 after graduation. A typical student attending Renton Technical College will pay a net price of $5,150.

Dental Assisting/Assistant Careers in WA

Some of the careers dental assisting majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 38% $140,010
Dental Assistants 19% $42,260

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 345
Dental Services & Allied Professions 6

View all majors related to Dental Assisting/Assistant

View Nationwide Dental Assisting/Assistant Report

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