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#1 #1 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. University of Southern Indiana Evansville, IN Annually, the University of Southern Indiana grants about 108 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,040–1,250 Median Starting Salary $60,404
#2 #2 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Herzing University-Minneapolis St. Louis Park, MN Each year, Herzing University-Minneapolis awards about 135 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,711
#3 #3 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 Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 111 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#4 #4 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
#5 #5 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. ECPI University Virginia Beach, VA Every year, ECPI University awards around 399 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
#6 #6 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Humacao Community College Humacao, PR At Humacao Community College, only three majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Management Information......view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#7 #7 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Northwestern Michigan College Traverse City, MI At Northwestern Michigan College, only two majors are offered: Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer, and Ocean Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#8 #8 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. University of Alaska Fairbanks Fairbanks, AK Annually, the University of Alaska Fairbanks grants about 43 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 3 SAT Score 1,030–1,270 Median Starting Salary $56,610
#9 #9 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 122 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Public Health, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 990–1,200 Median Starting Salary $57,143
#10 #10 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 157 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 44% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 720–960 Median Starting Salary $53,428
#11 #11 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Universidad Ana G- Mendez-Gurabo Campus Gurabo, PR Every year, Universidad Ana G- Mendez-Gurabo Campus grants about 100 degrees to students studying Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 740–980 Median Starting Salary $53,170
#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, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, and Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 72 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 25 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 51 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#15 #15 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Hennepin Technical College Brooklyn Park, MN Annually, Hennepin Technical College grants about 7 degrees to students majoring in Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 42 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, 10 students are awarded a degree in Dental Assisting/Assistant every year. view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#17 #17 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Century College White Bear Lake, MN At Century College, only two majors are offered: Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, and Orthotist/Prosthetist....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 53 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#18 #18 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 46 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#19 #19 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 12 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#20 #20 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 32 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#21 #21 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: Medical/Clinical Assistant, and Dental Assisting/Assistant....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#22 #22 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Miller-Motte College-Berks Technical Institute Wyomissing, PA At Miller-Motte College-Berks Technical Institute, only three majors are offered: Computer Support Specialist, Business Administration and Management, General, and Dental......view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#23 #23 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, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, and Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#24 #24 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. South Central College North Mankato, MN Every year, South Central College awards about 9 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 -- Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#25 #25 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Ozarks Technical Community College Springfield, MO At Ozarks Technical Community College, only one major is offered: Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#26 #26 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Phoenix College Phoenix, AZ Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#27 #27 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 21 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#28 #28 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
#29 #29 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 19 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#30 #30 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 Dental Assisting/Assistant....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#31 #31 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. East Ohio College East Liverpool, OH Every year, East Ohio College awards about 26 degrees to those majoring in Medical Office Assistant/Specialist, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#32 #32 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 274 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
#33 #33 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 Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Computer and Information Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 810–1,000 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#34 #34 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 17 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#35 #35 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Moreno Valley College Moreno Valley, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#36 #36 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, 5 students receive a degree in Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General annually. view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#37 #37 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Allan Hancock College Santa Maria, CA At Allan Hancock College, only two majors are offered: Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General, and Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#38 #38 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, Landscaping and Groundskeeping, and Automation......view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#39 #39 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Clover Park Technical College Lakewood, WA Each year, Clover Park Technical College grants around 10 degrees to those studying Interior Design, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance, Operations Management and Supervision, and Automation Engineer......view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#40 #40 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, only one major is offered: Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#41 #41 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Renton Technical College Renton, WA At Renton Technical College, only two majors are offered: System, Networking, and Lan/Wan Management/Manager, and Information Technology....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#42 #42 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Central Community College Grand Island, NE Annually, Central Community College awards around 151 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 13 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#43 #43 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 General Studies, Computer and Information Sciences, General, and Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#44 #44 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. College of Alameda Alameda, CA Annually, the College of Alameda awards about 100 degrees to those majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Economics, General, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#45 #45 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 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#46 #46 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Bates Technical College Tacoma, WA Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#47 #47 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Camden County College Blackwood, NJ Every year, Camden County College grants about 436 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#48 #48 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, 66 students are awarded a degree in Dental Hygiene/Hygienist annually. view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#49 #49 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, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, and Dental Hygiene/Hygienist....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#50 #50 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 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#51 #51 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 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#52 #52 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 Industrial Technology/Technician. In fact, Coastal Alabama Community College grants 417 degrees per year to General Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#53 #53 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, 38 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
#54 #54 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Pearl River Community College Poplarville, MS Every year, Pearl River Community College awards about 626 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
#55 #55 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, 43 students are awarded a degree in Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General every year. view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#56 #56 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Hinds Community College Raymond, MS Each year, Hinds Community College grants around 800 degrees to those majoring in General Studies, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Child Care Provider/Assistant, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#57 #57 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Oxnard College Oxnard, CA Every year, Oxnard College awards around 392 degrees to those studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#58 #58 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Diablo Valley College Pleasant Hill, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#59 #59 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 Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#60 #60 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 10 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#61 #61 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, 60 students are awarded a degree in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse every year. view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#62 #62 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 10 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#63 #63 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Cerritos College Norwalk, CA At Cerritos College, only two majors are offered: Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping, and Machine Tool Technology/Machinist....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#64 #64 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 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#65 #65 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Gadsden State Community College Gadsden, AL Every year, Gadsden State Community College grants around 215 degrees to those studying General Studies, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#66 #66 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, 39 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
#67 #67 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 8 SAT Score 930–1,110 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#68 #68 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, 59 students receive a degree in Dental Hygiene/Hygienist annually. view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#69 #69 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, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 850–1,080 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#70 #70 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 153 degrees to those studying Social Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Economics, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#71 #71 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Pikes Peak State College Colorado Springs, CO At Pikes Peak State College, only three majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management, and Emergency Medical......view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#72 #72 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 -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#73 #73 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Illinois Valley Community College Oglesby, IL At Illinois Valley Community College, the most popular majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Biological and Physical Sciences, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#74 #74 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. El Paso Community College El Paso, TX Annually, El Paso Community College grants around 1507 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 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#75 #75 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Northeast State Community College Blountville, TN Every year, Northeast State Community College awards around 468 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 7 SAT Score 890–1,080 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#76 #76 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. College of Western Idaho Nampa, ID Annually, the College of Western Idaho grants about 156 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
#77 #77 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 291 degrees per year to graduating General Studies students....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#78 #78 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 799 degrees to students majoring in General Studies, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#79 #79 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Tyler Junior College Tyler, TX At Tyler Junior College, only two majors are offered: Health/Health Care Administration/Management, and Dental Hygiene/Hygienist....view more Acceptance Rate 28% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#80 #80 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 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#81 #81 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Harcum College Bryn Mawr, PA Every year, Harcum College awards around 28 degrees to students studying Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 730–910 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#82 #82 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Rose State College Midwest City, OK Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#83 #83 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Northwest Technical College Bemidji, MN Each year, Northwest Technical College awards around 12 degrees to those studying Plumbing Technology/Plumber, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#84 #84 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Palomar College San Marcos, CA Annually, Palomar College grants about 290 degrees to those studying Biological and Physical Sciences, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#85 #85 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Orange Coast College Costa Mesa, CA At Orange Coast College, only three majors are offered: Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist, Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician, and Interior......view more Acceptance Rate 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#86 #86 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 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#87 #87 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. South Puget Sound Community College Olympia, WA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#88 #88 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN At Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga, only three majors are offered: Business Administration and Management, General, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, and......view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 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, 12 students are awarded a degree in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse every year. view more Acceptance Rate 54% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#90 #90 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 1193 degrees to those majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#91 #91 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Lamar State College-Orange Orange, TX Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#92 #92 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 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#93 #93 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 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#94 #94 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 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#95 #95 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. College of Marin Kentfield, CA At the College of Marin, only one major is offered: Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#96 #96 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 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#97 #97 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, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, and Graphic Design. In fact, Minnesota State Community and Technical College awards 54 degrees every year to Electrician majors....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#98 #98 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 166 degrees to students majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, 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. College of the Redwoods Eureka, CA Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#100 #100 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 General Studies, Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#101 #101 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 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#102 #102 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Mid-Plains Community College North Platte, NE At Mid-Plains Community College, the most popular majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#103 #103 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Flint Hills Technical College Emporia, KS Annually, Flint Hills Technical College awards about 20 degrees to those studying Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#104 #104 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Minnesota North College Hibbing, MN Each year, Minnesota North College awards around 27 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
#105 #105 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Middlesex Community College Bedford, MA Each year, Middlesex Community College grants about 153 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
#106 #106 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 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#107 #107 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Chaffey College Rancho Cucamonga, CA At Chaffey College, only one major is offered: Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#108 #108 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Eastern Gateway Community College Steubenville, OH Each year, Eastern Gateway Community College awards about 2015 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#109 #109 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 33 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#110 #110 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. West Virginia Junior College-Morgantown Morgantown, WV Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#111 #111 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, and Dental Hygiene/Hygienist....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#112 #112 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S. Lake Washington Institute of Technology Kirkland, WA At Lake Washington Institute of Technology, the most popular majors students pursue are Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects, Computer Programming/Programmer, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#113 #113 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 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 314 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

1,362

Female Students

1,274 (93%)

Male Students

88 (6%)

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