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

Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of dental assisting majors in North Carolina is as follows:
- Asian: 1.5%
- Black or African American: 12.0%
- Hispanic or Latino: 19.3%
- White: 58.7%
- Non-Resident Alien: 1.5%
- Other Races: 6.9%

Jobs for Dental Assisting Grads in North Carolina
19,510 people in the state and 540,540 in the nation are employed in jobs related to dental assisting.

Wages for Dental Assisting Jobs in North Carolina
In this state, dental assisting grads earn an average of $41,790. Nationwide, they make an average of $39,770.

Dental Assisting Careers in NC
Some of the careers dental assisting majors go into include:
Job Title | NC Job Growth | NC Median Salary |
---|---|---|
Health Specialties Professors | 28% | $105,520 |
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