Dental assistant schools in Arizona
We found 17 schools offering dental assistant training in Arizona, with campuses in Phoenix, Mesa, Tucson, and Glendale and more. Dental assistants in Arizona earn a median $49,000 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 17
- Public colleges
- 4
- Median pay in AZ
- $49,000
- Cities with schools
- 9
17 dental assistant schools
School results
Arizona College - Glendale
Glendale, AZ · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- +2
Brookline College - Tempe
Tempe, AZ · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +2
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Brookline College-Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +4
Carrington College - Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- +2
Pima Medical Institute - Mesa
Mesa, AZ · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- +4
Dental assistant schools by city
What dental assistants earn in Arizona
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Dental assistant salary in ArizonaHow to become a dental assistant
- Median pay
- $49,000
- $23.56 an hour
- Typical range
- $38,500–$59,380
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in AZ
- 8,680
- 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 in Arizona?
We list 17 schools in Arizona with dental assistant programs: 4 public colleges and 13 private career schools. Campuses are in Phoenix, Mesa, Tucson, Glendale, and Tempe.
Are there community college dental assistant programs in Arizona?
Yes. 4 public colleges in Arizona offer dental assistant. Public programs often cost less and are usually eligible for federal financial aid. Confirm costs and aid with each school.
How much does dental assistant school cost in Arizona?
Among the 14 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $3,405 to $48,877. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.
How much do dental assistants make in Arizona?
The median pay for dental assistants in Arizona is $49,000 a year, and most earn between $38,500 and $59,380, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a dental assistant school in Arizona?
Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.
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Dental assistant schools in other states
- California (83)
- Florida (38)
- Ohio (35)
- Texas (33)
- Michigan (22)
- North Carolina (20)
- Georgia (18)
- Tennessee (18)
- Pennsylvania (16)
- Washington (15)
- Illinois (14)
- Wisconsin (14)
- Minnesota (13)
- Colorado (12)
- Indiana (11)
- Louisiana (11)