Dental Assisting/Assistant at Palomar College
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Palomar College is in San Marcos, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 20 dental assisting/assistant graduations were recorded at Palomar College.
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Studying Online at Palomar College
Distance learning is available at Palomar College. Of 19,550 students, 5,246 (27%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,667 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Dental Assisting/Assistant graduates at Palomar College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Dental Assisting/Assistant graduates at Palomar College are 95% women (19) and 5% men (1).
Dental Assisting/Assistant Associate’s Program at Palomar College
Among the 5 associate’s dental assisting/assistant graduates at Palomar College, 100% were women (5) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Assisting/Assistant associate’s degree recipients at Palomar College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 80% of Dental Assisting/Assistant associate’s degree recipients at Palomar College, 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
Graduates of the Dental Assisting/Assistant program at Palomar College go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Dental Assisting/Assistant graduates, 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
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