Northwestern Michigan College Traverse City, Michigan

The Dental Assistant program at Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) offers a comprehensive pathway to a rewarding career in dentistry. Students can choose between a two-year Associate of Applied Science Degree and a one-year Certificate of Achievement, both designed to equip them with the necessary skills and knowledge for success. A key benefit of this program is that upon completion and with an acceptable background check, graduates are eligible to take the Michigan state board exam to become Registered Dental Assistants (RDAs). Furthermore, the program prepares students for the National Certification exam, a nationally recognized credential that enhances career prospects. The program emphasizes real-world experience and features a 100% job placement rate. With its accredited status, NMC’s Dental Assistant program provides a solid foundation for a fulfilling and in-demand profession.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Northwestern Michigan College on the NCES website.

* Cohort Year represents the year for which students began their studies and applies to Graduation and Transfer Out Rates.
** Net Price is Average Net Price for 2022-2023 generated for full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded grant or scholarship aid from federal, state or local governments, or the institution. For public institutions only students paying the in-state or in-district rate are included. For institutions that charge students by program, net price is generated for the institution’s largest program.
NA (Not applicable) – Graduation rate, transfer-out rate and the net price are not applicable to institutions that do not have full-time, first-time degree-seeking undergraduate students in the applicable cohort year or the financial aid year.