Dental Assisting

South Puget Sound Community College ETPL
Dental Assisting Technology educates students in all phases of dental assisting, including expanded functions and passing the National Board Exam for Certification. The Dental Assisting Program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education.

Financial information

Total tuition

$11,610.00

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Olympia

Instructional methods

In-person Primary Location

Program details

18 Months

Length of training

Associate

Award type

91

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

AAS

Prerequisites

No Selection

Other prerequisites

N/A

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

Certified Dental Assistant

Certification/license test preparation provided

Dental Assisting National Boards

Employment performance results

Program type

Dental Assisting/Assistant

Completion rate

83%

Employment rate

95%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$25.93

Typical (median) annual earnings

$44,803.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Dental Assisting/Assistant

Healthcare and Social Services

90%

Other Industries

10%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
94
Completion rate
83%
Average number of students who completed each year
31
Gender
Male
7%
Female
93%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
8%
Black or African American
2%
Hispanic
17%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
65%
Multi-racial
8%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
3%
20 to 29
50%
30 to 39
32%
40 to 49
12%
50 and over
4%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
12%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
41%
Some college experience, but no degree
15%
Certificate or AA
27%
BA or higher
5%