Dental Assisting Schools in Nebraska
25 students earned Dental Assisting degrees in Nebraska in the 2022-2023 year.
As a degree choice, Dental Assisting is the 179th most popular major in the state.
Education Levels of Dental Assisting Majors in Nebraska
Dental Assisting majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Award Taking 1 to 2 Years | 22 |
| Award Taking 2 to 4 Years | 22 |
| Associate Degree | 3 |
Gender Distribution
In Nebraska, a dental assisting major is more popular with women than with men.
Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of dental assisting majors in Nebraska is as follows:
- Asian: 8.0%
- Black or African American: 4.0%
- Hispanic or Latino: 16.0%
- White: 60.0%
- Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
- Other Races: 12.0%
Jobs for Dental Assisting Grads in Nebraska
3,990 people in the state and 540,540 in the nation are employed in jobs related to dental assisting.
Wages for Dental Assisting Jobs in Nebraska
In this state, dental assisting grads earn an average of $36,860. Nationwide, they make an average of $39,770.
Most Popular Dental Assisting Programs in NE
There are 4 colleges in Nebraska that offer dental assisting degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:
57% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $6,609. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.
Request InformationThe student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 35%.
Request Information100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 51%.
Request Information23% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,572.
Request InformationDental Assisting Careers in NE
Some of the careers dental assisting majors go into include:
| Job Title | NE Job Growth | NE Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Assistants | 16% | $35,850 |
| Health Specialties Professors | 6% | $81,290 |
Related Majors in Nebraska
Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to dental assisting.
| Major | Annual Graduates in NE |
|---|---|
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 38 |
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