Dental Assisting/Assistant at ECPI University
If you are interested in studying Dental Assisting/Assistant, consider the program at ECPI University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
ECPI University is in Virginia Beach, VA.
During the most recent reporting year, 49 dental assisting/assistant degrees were awarded at ECPI University.
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Online & Distance Learning at ECPI University
Many students take online classes at ECPI University. Among 12,572 students, 3,365 (27%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,498 (12%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Dental Assisting/Assistant graduates at ECPI University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Dental Assisting/Assistant graduates at ECPI University are 96% women (47) and 4% men (2).
Dental Assisting/Assistant Associate’s Program at ECPI University
Among the 49 associate’s dental assisting/assistant graduates at ECPI University, 96% were women (47) and 4% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Assisting/Assistant associate’s degree recipients at ECPI University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 18 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Black / African American | 18 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 61% of Dental Assisting/Assistant associate’s degree recipients at ECPI University, higher than the national average of 58%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Dental Assisting/Assistant Graduates
Those who complete Dental Assisting/Assistant program at ECPI University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Dental Assisting/Assistant majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
| Dental Assistants | $25,445 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.