Dental assistant schools in California
Looking for dental assistant schools in California? There are 83, including 32 public colleges and 51 private career schools. Dental assistants in California earn a median $50,110 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 83
- Public colleges
- 32
- Median pay in CA
- $50,110
- Cities with schools
- 53
24 dental assistant schools
School results
American Career College - Anaheim
Anaheim, CA · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +7
American Career College - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +4
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American Career College - Ontario
Ontario, CA · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +6
Carrington College - Sacramento
Sacramento, CA · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +4
Carrington College - San Jose
San Jose, CA · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +5
Carrington College - Stockton
Stockton, CA · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- +3
Carrington College-Pleasant Hill Campus
Pleasant Hill, CA · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- +3
Carrington College-San Leandro Campus
San Leandro, CA · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- +2
City College of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA · Public
- Dental assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +23
Concorde Career College - North Hollywood
North Hollywood, CA · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Surgical technologist
- +2
Concorde Career College - San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Medical billing & coding
- +3
National Career College
Panorama City, CA · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +1
Dental assistant schools by city
- Los Angeles (21 within 30 mi)
- San Diego (7 within 30 mi)
- San Jose (5 within 30 mi)
- Fresno (3 within 30 mi)
- Sacramento (4 within 30 mi)
- Long Beach (21 within 30 mi)
- Oakland (11 within 30 mi)
- Anaheim (25 within 30 mi)
- Stockton (4 within 30 mi)
- Riverside (10 within 30 mi)
- Santa Ana (22 within 30 mi)
- Santa Clarita (11 within 30 mi)
- Fremont (8 within 30 mi)
- San Bernardino (11 within 30 mi)
- Rancho Cucamonga (16 within 30 mi)
- Oceanside (4 within 30 mi)
- Roseville (4 within 30 mi)
- Pomona (27 within 30 mi)
- Visalia (3 within 30 mi)
- Torrance (24 within 30 mi)
- Pasadena (26 within 30 mi)
- Simi Valley (9 within 30 mi)
- Concord (8 within 30 mi)
- Vallejo (8 within 30 mi)
- Fairfield (4 within 30 mi)
- Antioch (8 within 30 mi)
- Menifee (7 within 30 mi)
- Temecula (5 within 30 mi)
- West Covina (28 within 30 mi)
- San Mateo (8 within 30 mi)
- Hesperia (6 within 30 mi)
- Tracy (4 within 30 mi)
- Mission Viejo (11 within 30 mi)
- Whittier (27 within 30 mi)
- Livermore (9 within 30 mi)
- Chino Hills (26 within 30 mi)
- Baldwin Park (28 within 30 mi)
- Lodi (4 within 30 mi)
- Woodland (4 within 30 mi)
- San Clemente (4 within 30 mi)
- Santa Cruz (5 within 30 mi)
- Encinitas (5 within 30 mi)
- Hanford (3 within 30 mi)
- San Rafael (7 within 30 mi)
- Beaumont (5 within 30 mi)
- Monterey Park (27 within 30 mi)
- Placentia (27 within 30 mi)
- Azusa (27 within 30 mi)
- Manhattan Beach (23 within 30 mi)
- Galt (6 within 30 mi)
- Reedley (5 within 30 mi)
- Riverbank (3 within 30 mi)
- Imperial Beach (4 within 30 mi)
What dental assistants earn in California
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Dental assistant salary in CaliforniaHow to become a dental assistant
- Median pay
- $50,110
- $24.09 an hour
- Typical range
- $38,790–$73,700
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in CA
- 56,220
- 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 California?
We list 83 schools in California with dental assistant programs: 32 public colleges and 51 private career schools. Campuses are in Riverside, Anaheim, Sacramento, San Jose, and Ontario.
Are there community college dental assistant programs in California?
Yes. 32 public colleges in California 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 California?
Among the 78 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $536 to $50,201. 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 California?
The median pay for dental assistants in California is $50,110 a year, and most earn between $38,790 and $73,700, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a dental assistant school in California?
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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