Dental assistant schools in Long Beach, CA
21 schools within 30 miles of Long Beach, CA offer dental assistant programs, and the closest is Healthcare Career College in Paramount, 8 miles away. Dental assistants in California earn a median $50,110 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 21
- Closest
- 8 mi
- Public colleges
- 9
- Median pay in CA
- $50,110
21 dental assistant schools within 30 mi of Long Beach, CA
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Healthcare Career College
Paramount, CA · 7.6 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +4
ABC Adult School
Cerritos, CA · 8.8 mi · Public
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- +3
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Downey Adult School
Downey, CA · 10 mi · Public
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +5
American Career College - Anaheim
Anaheim, CA · 12 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +7
North-West College-Anaheim
Anaheim, CA · 13 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +5
UEI College-Garden Grove
Garden Grove, CA · 13 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +3
Concorde Career College - Garden Grove
Garden Grove, CA · 13 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- +3
UEI College-Huntington Park
Huntington Park, CA · 15 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +1
UEI College - Anaheim
Anaheim, CA · 15 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- HVAC technician
- Medical assistant
- +2
West Los Angeles College
Culver City, CA · 20 mi · Public
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- +7
Hacienda La Puente Adult Education
La Puente, CA · 21 mi · Public
- Dental assistant
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +8
American Career College - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA · 22 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +4
North-West College - West Covina
West Covina, CA · 24 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +4
UEI College - West Covina
West Covina, CA · 25 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +4
North-West College-Glendale
Glendale, CA · 26 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- +1
Citrus College
Glendora, CA · 29 mi · Public
- Dental assistant
- Automotive technician
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- +5
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 Long Beach?
The closest are Healthcare Career College (Paramount, 8 mi), Cerritos College (Norwalk, 8 mi), and ABC Adult School (Cerritos, 9 mi). In total, 21 schools within 30 miles teach dental assistant.
How much do dental assistant programs near Long Beach cost?
For the 20 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 Long Beach?
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 Long Beach?
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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