Dental assistant schools in Baldwin Park, CA
28 schools within 30 miles of Baldwin Park, CA offer dental assistant programs, and the closest is North-West College - West Covina in West Covina, 1 miles away. Dental assistants in California earn a median $50,110 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 28
- Closest
- 1 mi
- Public colleges
- 10
- Median pay in CA
- $50,110
24 dental assistant schools within 30 mi of Baldwin Park, CA
School results
North-West College - West Covina
West Covina, CA · 1.4 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +4
Hacienda La Puente Adult Education
La Puente, CA · 2.8 mi · Public
- Dental assistant
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +8
UEI College - West Covina
West Covina, CA · 3.6 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +4
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Citrus College
Glendora, CA · 6.1 mi · Public
- Dental assistant
- Automotive technician
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- +5
North-West College-Pomona
Pomona, CA · 13 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +3
Downey Adult School
Downey, CA · 14 mi · Public
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +5
UEI College-Huntington Park
Huntington Park, CA · 16 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +1
American Career College - Anaheim
Anaheim, CA · 16 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +7
UEI College - Anaheim
Anaheim, CA · 16 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- HVAC technician
- Medical assistant
- +2
Healthcare Career College
Paramount, CA · 17 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +4
North-West College-Anaheim
Anaheim, CA · 17 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +5
North-West College-Glendale
Glendale, CA · 17 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- +1
American Career College - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA · 18 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +4
UEI College-Garden Grove
Garden Grove, CA · 19 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +3
Concorde Career College - Garden Grove
Garden Grove, CA · 21 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- +3
American Career College - Ontario
Ontario, CA · 22 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +6
West Los Angeles College
Culver City, CA · 24 mi · Public
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- +7
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
What are the closest dental assistant schools to Baldwin Park?
The closest are North-West College - West Covina (West Covina, 1 mi), Hacienda La Puente Adult Education (La Puente, 3 mi), and UEI College - West Covina (West Covina, 4 mi). In total, 28 schools within 30 miles teach dental assistant.
How much do dental assistant programs near Baldwin Park cost?
For the 27 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $2,424 to $35,763. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.
How much do dental assistants make near Baldwin Park?
Across California, the median pay is $50,110 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 Baldwin Park?
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.
Dental assistant schools in nearby cities
- West Covina (4 mi)
- Azusa (5 mi)
- Whittier (8 mi)
- Monterey Park (10 mi)
- Pasadena (11 mi)
- Pomona (12 mi)
- Placentia (15 mi)
- Chino Hills (17 mi)