Dental Assisting Schools in Kentucky
181 Dental Assisting students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.
Gender Distribution
In Kentucky, a dental assisting major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of dental assisting majors in Kentucky is as follows:
- Asian: 4.4%
- Black or African American: 27.1%
- Hispanic or Latino: 13.8%
- White: 44.8%
- Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
- Other Races: 9.9%

Jobs for Dental Assisting Grads in Kentucky
6,780 people in the state and 540,540 in the nation are employed in jobs related to dental assisting.

Wages for Dental Assisting Jobs in Kentucky
Dental Assisting grads earn an average of $36,060 in the state and $39,770 nationwide.

Dental Assisting Careers in KY
Some of the careers dental assisting majors go into include:
Job Title | KY Job Growth | KY Median Salary |
---|---|---|
Health Specialties Professors | 23% | $59,220 |
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