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Dental Assisting/Assistant Schools in Washington

In 2020-2021, 462 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 215
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 215
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 171
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 171
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 171
Associate Degree 76

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: 7.8%
  • Black or African American: 5.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 27.7%
  • White: 41.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 17.3%
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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
4,665 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 48% of students receive it. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,822 after earning their degree at this institution.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,591 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 77% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,488.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,848 Total Students

In their early career, Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute grads earn an average salary of $39,545. The student loan default rate is 8.90% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 62% of students receive it.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,369 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,225 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 99%.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,319 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,756 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 8.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,214 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,851 after earning their degree at this institution. 75% of students get financical aid.

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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