Dental Assisting Schools in Maryland

133 Dental Assisting students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In terms of popularity, Dental Assisting is the 528th most popular major in the state out of a total 655 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Dental Assisting Majors in Maryland

Dental Assisting majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level	Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years	133
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years	133

Gender Distribution

In Maryland, a dental assisting major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of dental assisting majors in Maryland is as follows:

• Asian: 0.8%
• Black or African American: 62.4%
• Hispanic or Latino: 21.8%
• White: 9.8%
• Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
• Other Races: 5.3%

Jobs for Dental Assisting Grads in Maryland

6,020 people in the state and 540,540 in the nation are employed in jobs related to dental assisting.

Wages for Dental Assisting Jobs in Maryland

A typical salary for a dental assisting grad in the state is $42,080, compared to a typical salary of $39,770 nationwide.

Most Popular Dental Assisting Programs in MD

Dental Assisting Careers in MD

Some of the careers dental assisting majors go into include:

Job Title	MD Job Growth	MD Median Salary
Dental Assistants	30%	$41,180

Related Majors in Maryland

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to dental assisting.

Major	Annual Graduates in MD
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist	121

View all majors related to Dental Assisting

View Nationwide Dental Assisting Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online

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