Dental assistant schools in Mesa, AZ
12 schools within 30 miles of Mesa, AZ offer dental assistant programs, and 4 are in Mesa itself. Dental assistants in Arizona earn a median $49,000 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 12
- Closest
- 8 mi
- Public colleges
- 1
- Median pay in AZ
- $49,000
12 dental assistant schools within 30 mi of Mesa, AZ
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Carrington College - Mesa
Mesa, AZ · 7.9 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- +3
Pima Medical Institute - Mesa
Mesa, AZ · 9.1 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- +4
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Arizona College-Mesa
Mesa, AZ · 9.1 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- +1
Brookline College - Tempe
Tempe, AZ · 14 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +2
Phoenix College
Phoenix, AZ · 22 mi · Public
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +8
Carrington College - Phoenix North
Phoenix, AZ · 25 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +7
Brookline College-Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ · 26 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +4
Carrington College - Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ · 26 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- +2
Pima Medical Institute-Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ · 27 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Phlebotomy
- +4
Arizona College - Glendale
Glendale, AZ · 28 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- +2
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
What are the closest dental assistant schools to Mesa?
The closest are Carrington College - Mesa (Mesa, 8 mi), UEI College-Mesa (Mesa, 8 mi), and Pima Medical Institute - Mesa (Mesa, 9 mi). In total, 12 schools within 30 miles teach dental assistant.
How much do dental assistant programs near Mesa cost?
For the 10 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $12,055 to $48,877. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.
How much do dental assistants make near Mesa?
Across Arizona, the median pay is $49,000 a year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Pay varies by employer, experience and certifications.
How do I choose a dental assistant school in Mesa?
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