Dental assistant schools

562 schools across 48 states teach dental assistant. Dental assistants in the U.S. earn a median $48,070 a year, according to the BLS. Narrow it down by location, then compare programs side by side.

Schools
562
States
48
Median pay (U.S.)
$48,070
Job growth, 2025–35
+7.4%

24 dental assistant schools nationwide

School results

  1. Access Careers

    Hempstead, NY · Private

    • Dental assistant
    • Medical assistant
    • Nursing assistant (CNA)
    • +2

  2. Aiken Technical College

    Graniteville, SC · Public

    • Dental assistant
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +14

  3. Alamance Community College

    Graham, NC · Public

    • Dental assistant
    • HVAC technician
    • Carpentry
    • +17

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  5. Albany Technical College

    Albany, GA · Public

    • Dental assistant
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +28

  6. All-State Career School - Essington

    Essington, PA · Private

    • Dental assistant
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +5

  7. Allan Hancock College

    Santa Maria, CA · Public

    • Dental assistant
    • Welding
    • CNC machining
    • +14

  8. American Career College - Anaheim

    Anaheim, CA · Private

    • Dental assistant
    • Medical assistant
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • +7

  9. American Career College - Los Angeles

    Los Angeles, CA · Private

    • Dental assistant
    • Medical assistant
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • +4

  10. American Career College - Ontario

    Ontario, CA · Private

    • Dental assistant
    • Medical assistant
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • +6

  11. Arizona College - Glendale

    Glendale, AZ · Private

    • Dental assistant
    • Medical assistant
    • Pharmacy technician
    • +2

  12. Arkansas Northeastern College

    Blytheville, AR · Public

    • Dental assistant
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +9

  13. Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College

    Asheville, NC · Public

    • Dental assistant
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +24

  14. ATA Career Education

    Spring Hill, FL · Private

    • Dental assistant
    • Medical assistant
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • +2

  15. ATA College - Louisville

    Louisville, KY · Private

    • Dental assistant
    • Medical assistant
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • +2

  16. Athens Technical College

    Athens, GA · Public

    • Dental assistant
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +27

  17. Atlanta Technical College

    Atlanta, GA · Public

    • Dental assistant
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +29

  18. Augusta Technical College

    Augusta, GA · Public

    • Dental assistant
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +26

  19. Bates Technical College

    Tacoma, WA · Public

    • Dental assistant
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +22

  20. Blackhawk Technical College

    Janesville, WI · Public

    • Dental assistant
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +22

  21. Brookline College - Tempe

    Tempe, AZ · Private

    • Dental assistant
    • Medical assistant
    • Nursing assistant (CNA)
    • +2

  22. Camden County College

    Blackwood, NJ · Public

    • Dental assistant
    • CNC machining
    • Automotive technician
    • +13

  23. Cape Fear Community College

    Wilmington, NC · Public

    • Dental assistant
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +29

  24. Carrington College - Albuquerque

    Albuquerque, NM · Private

    • Dental assistant
    • Medical assistant
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • +3

  25. Carrington College - Boise

    Boise, ID · Private

    • Dental assistant
    • Medical assistant
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • +4

Dental assistant schools by state

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What dental assistants earn nationally

Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.

Dental assistant salaryHow to become a dental assistant

Median pay
$48,070
$23.11 an hour
Typical range
$37,130–$62,250
10th to 90th percentile
Jobs in the U.S.
387,790
Job growth, 2025–35
+7.4%
53,000 openings a year (U.S.)

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.

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Frequently asked questions

How many dental assistant schools are there?

We list 562 schools with dental assistant programs in 48 states. California has the most, with 83. Together they reported 15,437 dental assistant graduates in the latest federal data.

How much do dental assistants make?

The national median pay is $48,070 a year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the BLS projects 7.4% job growth from 2025 to 2035.

How do I find dental assistant schools near me?

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