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#1 #1 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Herzing University-Minneapolis St. Louis Park, MN Each year, Herzing University-Minneapolis awards about 118 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Health and Wellness, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,711
#2 #2 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. NUC University Bayamon, PR At NUC University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 100 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#3 #3 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. University of Southern Indiana Evansville, IN Annually, the University of Southern Indiana grants about 114 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,040–1,250 Median Starting Salary $60,404
#4 #4 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. ECPI University Virginia Beach, VA Every year, ECPI University awards around 367 degrees to those studying Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 49 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#5 #5 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Northwestern Michigan College Traverse City, MI At Northwestern Michigan College, only three majors are offered: Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer, Ocean Engineering, Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related......view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#6 #6 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. University of Alaska Fairbanks Fairbanks, AK Annually, the University of Alaska Fairbanks grants about 51 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,030–1,270 Median Starting Salary $56,610
#7 #7 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage, AK Every year, the University of Alaska Anchorage awards around 130 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 990–1,200 Median Starting Salary $57,143
#8 #8 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Universidad Ana G- Mendez-Cupey Campus San Juan, PR Annually, Universidad Ana G- Mendez-Cupey Campus grants about 221 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 720–960 Median Starting Salary $53,428
#9 #9 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Humacao Community College Humacao, PR At Humacao Community College, only two majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#10 #10 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Universidad Ana G- Mendez-Carolina Campus Carolina, PR At Universidad Ana G- Mendez-Carolina Campus, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, Business Administration and Management, General, Restaurant, Culinary, and and Catering Management/Manager....view more Acceptance Rate 53% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 710–950 Median Starting Salary $53,863
#11 #11 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. University of Maine at Augusta Augusta, ME Every year, the University of Maine at Augusta grants around 107 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 7% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $55,957
#12 #12 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Carrington College-San Jose San Jose, CA At Carrington College-San Jose, the three most popular college majors students study are Dental Assisting/Assistant, Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant, and Dental Hygiene/Hygienist....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 48 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#13 #13 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. University of Puerto Rico-Medical Sciences San Juan, PR At the University of Puerto Rico-Medical Sciences, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, and Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant....view more Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,247
#14 #14 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Carrington College-Sacramento Sacramento, CA Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 59 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#15 #15 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Miller-Motte College-Berks Technical Institute Wyomissing, PA Annually, Miller-Motte College-Berks Technical Institute awards around 16 degrees to students majoring in Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#16 #16 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Miller-Motte College-Raleigh Raleigh, NC At Miller-Motte College-Raleigh, only one major is offered: Dental Assisting/Assistant. Typically, 15 students are awarded a degree in Dental Assisting/Assistant every year. view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#17 #17 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. South Central College North Mankato, MN Every year, South Central College awards about 22 degrees to those majoring in Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/Cnc Machinist, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 28% Annual Degrees Awarded 35 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#18 #18 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Century College White Bear Lake, MN At Century College, only two majors are offered: Orthotist/Prosthetist, and Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 52 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#19 #19 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Chattanooga College Medical Dental and & Technical Careers Chattanooga, TN At Chattanooga College Medical Dental and & Technical Careers, only two majors are offered: Dental Assisting/Assistant, and Medical/Clinical Assistant....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#20 #20 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Concorde Career College-Southaven Southaven, MS At Concorde Career College-Southaven, only two majors are offered: Dental Assisting/Assistant, and Medical/Clinical Assistant....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#21 #21 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis, IN At Ivy Tech Community College, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 57 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#22 #22 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Phoenix College Phoenix, AZ Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 32 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#23 #23 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Ozarks Technical Community College Springfield, MO Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 33 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#24 #24 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Hennepin Technical College Brooklyn Park, MN Annually, Hennepin Technical College grants about 22 degrees to students majoring in Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#25 #25 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Kirkwood Community College Cedar Rapids, IA At Kirkwood Community College, the three most popular college majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 30 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#26 #26 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Minnesota State Community and Technical College Fergus Falls, MN At Minnesota State Community and Technical College, the most popular majors students pursue are Electrician, Graphic Design, and Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. In fact, Minnesota State Community and Technical College awards 49 degrees every year to Electrician majors....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#27 #27 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Huertas College Caguas, PR At Huertas College, only two majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#28 #28 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. John C Calhoun State Community College Tanner, AL Each year, John C Calhoun State Community College awards about 951 degrees to students majoring in General Studies, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#29 #29 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Oxnard College Oxnard, CA Every year, Oxnard College awards around 367 degrees to those studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#30 #30 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Rochester Community and Technical College Rochester, MN At Rochester Community and Technical College, only three majors are offered: Building/Property Maintenance, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, and......view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#31 #31 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Truckee Meadows Community College Reno, NV Every year, Truckee Meadows Community College grants around 12 degrees to those studying Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#32 #32 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport Bridgeport, WV At West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Medical/Clinical Assistant, and Dental Assisting/Assistant....view more Acceptance Rate 44% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#33 #33 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Reedley College Reedley, CA At Reedley College, only one major is offered: Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#34 #34 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Moreno Valley College Moreno Valley, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#35 #35 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. St Cloud Technical and Community College Saint Cloud, MN At St Cloud Technical and Community College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Electrician, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, and Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#36 #36 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Fortis Institute-Scranton Scranton, PA At Fortis Institute-Scranton, only three majors are offered: Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, and Dental Assisting/Assistant....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#37 #37 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville Hanceville, AL Every year, George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville awards about 277 degrees to those majoring in General Studies, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#38 #38 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Allan Hancock College Santa Maria, CA Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#39 #39 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. East Ohio College East Liverpool, OH Every year, East Ohio College awards about 29 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#40 #40 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Huntington Junior College Huntington, WV At Huntington Junior College, the most popular majors students pursue are Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling, Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other, and Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#41 #41 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Manor College Jenkintown, PA At Manor College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Computer and Information Sciences, General, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 810–1,000 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#42 #42 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. West Virginia Junior College-Charleston Cross Lanes, WV Annually, West Virginia Junior College-Charleston grants about 36 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#43 #43 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Dakota County Technical College Rosemount, MN At Dakota County Technical College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician, Electrician, and Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#44 #44 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Miller-Motte College-Wilmington Wilmington, NC At Miller-Motte College-Wilmington, only two majors are offered: Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#45 #45 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Grayson College Denison, TX At Grayson College, only one major is offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Usually, 50 students are awarded a degree in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse every year. view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#46 #46 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. International Business College-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN At International Business College-Indianapolis, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant, Dental Assisting/Assistant, and Graphic Design....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#47 #47 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. St Paul's School of Nursing-Staten Island Staten Island, NY At St Paul's School of Nursing-Staten Island, only three majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Medical/Clinical Assistant, and Dental Assisting/Assistant....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#48 #48 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. South Puget Sound Community College Olympia, WA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#49 #49 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. West Los Angeles College Culver City, CA At West Los Angeles College, only one major is offered: Dental Hygiene/Hygienist. Typically, 56 students are awarded a degree in Dental Hygiene/Hygienist annually. view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#50 #50 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Renton Technical College Renton, WA At Renton Technical College, only two majors are offered: Information Technology, System, Networking, and and Lan/Wan Management/Manager....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#51 #51 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Diablo Valley College Pleasant Hill, CA At Diablo Valley College, only two majors are offered: Psychology, General, Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#52 #52 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. North Dakota State College of Science Wahpeton, ND At North Dakota State College of Science, the three most popular college majors students study are Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician, Welding Technology/Welder, and Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#53 #53 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. San Jose City College San Jose, CA Each year, San Jose City College awards around 148 degrees to students majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#54 #54 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Salina Area Technical College Salina, KS At Salina Area Technical College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#55 #55 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Coastal Alabama Community College Bay Minette, AL At Coastal Alabama Community College, the most popular majors students study are General Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. In fact, Coastal Alabama Community College grants 383 degrees per year to General Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#56 #56 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Delta College University Center, MI At Delta College, only one major is offered: Welding Technology/Welder. Usually, 51 students receive a degree in Welding Technology/Welder annually. view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#57 #57 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Chattanooga State Community College Chattanooga, TN At Chattanooga State Community College, the most popular majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Engineering Technology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 850–1,080 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#58 #58 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Pearl River Community College Poplarville, MS Every year, Pearl River Community College awards about 571 degrees to those majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,040–1,080 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#59 #59 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Grand Rapids Community College Grand Rapids, MI At Grand Rapids Community College, the most popular majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, General Studies, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#60 #60 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Concorde Career College-Memphis Memphis, TN At Concorde Career College-Memphis, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, and Surgical Technology/Technologist....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#61 #61 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. San Diego Mesa College San Diego, CA At San Diego Mesa College, only one major is offered: Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#62 #62 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Rose State College Midwest City, OK At Rose State College, the three most popular college majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Social Sciences, Other, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#63 #63 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Monterey Peninsula College Monterey, CA At Monterey Peninsula College, the three most popular college majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 17% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#64 #64 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Cerritos College Norwalk, CA At Cerritos College, only one major is offered: Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#65 #65 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Central Lakes College-Brainerd Brainerd, MN At Central Lakes College-Brainerd, only three majors are offered: Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation, Automation Engineer Technology/Technician, and......view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#66 #66 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Lake Area Technical College Watertown, SD At Lake Area Technical College, only one major is offered: Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 930–1,110 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#67 #67 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. College of San Mateo San Mateo, CA Every year, the College of San Mateo awards around 154 degrees to those studying Social Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#68 #68 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Camden County College Blackwood, NJ Every year, Camden County College grants about 411 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#69 #69 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. San Antonio College San Antonio, TX At San Antonio College, only one major is offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Usually, 20 students are awarded a degree in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse annually. view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#70 #70 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Orange Coast College Costa Mesa, CA At Orange Coast College, only two majors are offered: Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician, and Interior Design....view more Acceptance Rate 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#71 #71 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Mott Community College Flint, MI At Mott Community College, only one major is offered: Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General. Usually, 35 students are awarded a degree in Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General every year. view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#72 #72 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Hinds Community College Raymond, MS Each year, Hinds Community College grants around 1505 degrees to those majoring in General Studies, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, and Child Care Provider/Assistant....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#73 #73 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Chaffey College Rancho Cucamonga, CA At Chaffey College, only two majors are offered: Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician, and Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#74 #74 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. College of Alameda Alameda, CA Annually, the College of Alameda awards about 110 degrees to those majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Sociology....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#75 #75 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. College of Western Idaho Nampa, ID Annually, the College of Western Idaho grants about 153 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#76 #76 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. H Councill Trenholm State Community College Montgomery, AL At H Councill Trenholm State Community College, the three most popular college majors students study are Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer, Computer and Information Sciences, General, and General Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#77 #77 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Clover Park Technical College Lakewood, WA Each year, Clover Park Technical College grants around 7 degrees to those studying Operations Management and Supervision, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#78 #78 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Minnesota West Community and Technical College Granite Falls, MN At Minnesota West Community and Technical College, only two majors are offered: Electrician, Agricultural Production Operations, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#79 #79 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. College of the Redwoods Eureka, CA Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#80 #80 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Northeast State Community College Blountville, TN Every year, Northeast State Community College awards around 447 degrees to students majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 890–1,080 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#81 #81 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Pikes Peak State College Colorado Springs, CO At Pikes Peak State College, only two majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#82 #82 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Sacramento City College Sacramento, CA At Sacramento City College, only one major is offered: Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#83 #83 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Citrus College Glendora, CA At Citrus College, only one major is offered: Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#84 #84 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Lawson State Community College Birmingham, AL At Lawson State Community College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are General Studies, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#85 #85 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Bates Technical College Tacoma, WA At Bates Technical College, only two majors are offered: Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking, Heating, Air Conditioning, and Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#86 #86 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Palomar College San Marcos, CA Annually, Palomar College grants about 279 degrees to those studying Social Sciences, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#87 #87 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. El Paso Community College El Paso, TX Annually, El Paso Community College grants around 1489 degrees to those majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 29% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#88 #88 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Kaskaskia College Centralia, IL At Kaskaskia College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and General Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#89 #89 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Del Mar College Corpus Christi, TX At Del Mar College, only one major is offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Usually, 14 students are awarded a degree in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse every year. view more Acceptance Rate 54% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#90 #90 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Cypress College Cypress, CA At Cypress College, only one major is offered: Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General. Typically, 1 students receive a degree in Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General annually. view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#91 #91 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. City College of San Francisco San Francisco, CA At City College of San Francisco, only one major is offered: Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#92 #92 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Foothill College Los Altos Hills, CA At Foothill College, only one major is offered: Dental Hygiene/Hygienist. Usually, 54 students receive a degree in Dental Hygiene/Hygienist annually. view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#93 #93 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Indian River State College Fort Pierce, FL At Indian River State College, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Human Services, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 24% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#94 #94 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Broward College Fort Lauderdale, FL At Broward College, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other, Information Technology, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#95 #95 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Eastern Gateway Community College Steubenville, OH Each year, Eastern Gateway Community College awards about 2496 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#96 #96 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Harcum College Bryn Mawr, PA Every year, Harcum College awards around 37 degrees to students studying Child Care Provider/Assistant, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 730–910 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#97 #97 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Northwest Technical College Bemidji, MN Each year, Northwest Technical College awards around 19 degrees to those studying Electrician, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Plumbing Technology/Plumber, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, and......view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#98 #98 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology Wichita, KS Each year, Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology awards about 46 degrees to those studying Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#99 #99 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Lake Michigan College Benton Harbor, MI Annually, Lake Michigan College awards around 82 degrees to those majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#100 #100 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Westmoreland County Community College Youngwood, PA At Westmoreland County Community College, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#101 #101 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Stark State College North Canton, OH At Stark State College, the three most popular college majors students study are General Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Stark State College awards 164 degrees per year to graduating General Studies students....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#102 #102 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Santa Fe Community College Santa Fe, NM Every year, Santa Fe Community College awards about 17 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Accounting, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#103 #103 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Ultimate Medical Academy Clearwater, FL At Ultimate Medical Academy, the most popular majors students study are Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller, Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary, Human Services, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#104 #104 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Lamar State College-Orange Orange, TX Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#105 #105 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. College of Marin Kentfield, CA At the College of Marin, only two majors are offered: Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, and Court Reporting/Court Reporter....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#106 #106 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Illinois Valley Community College Oglesby, IL Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#107 #107 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Flint Hills Technical College Emporia, KS Annually, Flint Hills Technical College awards about 16 degrees to those studying Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#108 #108 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Minnesota North College Hibbing, MN Each year, Minnesota North College awards around 20 degrees to those majoring in Electrician, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#109 #109 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Middlesex Community College Bedford, MA Each year, Middlesex Community College grants about 148 degrees to students majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#110 #110 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Southeast Community College Area Lincoln, NE At Southeast Community College Area, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, General Studies, Computer and Information Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#111 #111 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City Kansas City, MO Every year, Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City grants about 1209 degrees to those majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#112 #112 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Eastern Florida State College Melbourne, FL At Eastern Florida State College, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other, Information Science/Studies, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#113 #113 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Central Community College Grand Island, NE Annually, Central Community College awards around 194 degrees to students majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#114 #114 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Minneapolis Community and Technical College Minneapolis, MN At Minneapolis Community and Technical College, only one major is offered: Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#115 #115 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Pasadena City College Pasadena, CA At Pasadena City College, only three majors are offered: Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer, Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician, and Automobile/Automotive......view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
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About Dental Assisting/Assistant

Dental Assisting/Assistant programs prepare individuals to provide patient care, take dental radiographs (x-ray photographs), prepare patients and equipment for dental procedures, and discharge office administrative functions under the supervision of dentists and dental hygienists. Includes instruction in medical record-keeping, general office duties, reception and patient intake, scheduling, equipment maintenance and sterilization, basic radiography, pre- and post-operative patient care and instruction, chairside assisting, taking tooth and mouth impressions, and supervised practice.

California awards the most Associates degrees in Dental Assisting/Assistant of all US states with 325 degrees being granted last year. Students interested in Dental Assisting/Assistant can expect around 6% percent of their fellow classmates to be men and 94% percent to be women. Most students graduating in this field earn a Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Dental Assisting/Assistant is $65,400.

Popularity of Dental Assisting/Assistant Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

The highest paying job for Dental Assisting/Assistant majors is Dental Assistants. However, something else to think about is how much demand there is for certain positions. A position that is in high need that a degree in Dental Assisting/Assistant can prepare you for is Dental Assistants.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Dental Assisting/Assistant majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Dental Assisting/Assistant majors.

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Student Demographics

Total Students

1,383

Female Students

1,297 (93%)

Male Students

86 (6%)

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