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Gainful Employment - Dental Assisting Program

Effective July 1, 2011, the Department of Education requires schools with Gainful Employment programs to disclose certain information about them. Information reported below is for the period between July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012 (2011 - 2012 Award Year).

  Data from July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012
Program Name Dental Assisting program information
Program Length 3 semesters
Award Diploma
Minimum Program Credits 45
U.S. Department of Education CIP Program Name 51.0601 Dental Assisting
U.S. Department of Education CIP Program Description Assist dentist, set up equipment, prepare patient for treatment, and keep records.
Related Occupations Dental Assisting Careers
Cost of Program  
  • Total Tuition and Required Fees
 $6,715
  • Books and Supplies for the Entire Program
 $568
  • Total Annual Room and Board Charges for Living on Campus
 Hawkeye Community College does not offer on-campus living.
  • Total Cost
 $7,283
  • Additional Cost Information
 Dental Assisting Costs
Debt at Program Completion  
  • Median Federal Student Loan Debt
 $5,500
  • Median Private Loan Debt
 $6,844
  • Median Institutional Financing Plan Debt
  
Program Completion 100%
Job Placement 44.4%
Graduate Employment Rate - Any Field 77.8%
O*Net Occupational Profile Department of Labor Profile
O*Net Code 31-9091.00
Bureau of Labor Statistics  
Dental Assistant Dental Assistant
Health Specialties Teachers  

 

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