Dental assistant schools in Monterey Park, CA
27 schools within 30 miles of Monterey Park, CA offer dental assistant programs, and the closest is Pasadena City College in Pasadena, 7 miles away. Dental assistants in California earn a median $50,110 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 27
- Closest
- 7 mi
- Public colleges
- 9
- Median pay in CA
- $50,110
24 dental assistant schools within 30 mi of Monterey Park, CA
School results
UEI College-Huntington Park
Huntington Park, CA · 6.8 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +1
Hacienda La Puente Adult Education
La Puente, CA · 8.8 mi · Public
- Dental assistant
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +8
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Downey Adult School
Downey, CA · 9.0 mi · Public
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +5
American Career College - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA · 9.4 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +4
North-West College-Glendale
Glendale, CA · 9.9 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- +1
North-West College - West Covina
West Covina, CA · 11 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +4
Healthcare Career College
Paramount, CA · 11 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +4
UEI College - West Covina
West Covina, CA · 13 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +4
West Los Angeles College
Culver City, CA · 15 mi · Public
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- +7
Citrus College
Glendora, CA · 15 mi · Public
- Dental assistant
- Automotive technician
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- +5
American Career College - Anaheim
Anaheim, CA · 16 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +7
North-West College-Anaheim
Anaheim, CA · 18 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +5
Concorde Career College - North Hollywood
North Hollywood, CA · 18 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Surgical technologist
- +2
UEI College - Anaheim
Anaheim, CA · 18 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- HVAC technician
- Medical assistant
- +2
UEI College-Garden Grove
Garden Grove, CA · 20 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +3
North-West College-Van Nuys
Van Nuys, CA · 21 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +2
National Career College
Panorama City, CA · 22 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +1
North-West College-Pomona
Pomona, CA · 22 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +3
Concorde Career College - Garden Grove
Garden Grove, CA · 22 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- +3
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 Monterey Park?
The closest are Pasadena City College (Pasadena, 7 mi), UEI College-Huntington Park (Huntington Park, 7 mi), and Hacienda La Puente Adult Education (La Puente, 9 mi). In total, 27 schools within 30 miles teach dental assistant.
How much do dental assistant programs near Monterey Park cost?
For the 25 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 Monterey 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 Monterey 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
- Pasadena (8 mi)
- Whittier (9 mi)
- Baldwin Park (10 mi)
- West Covina (13 mi)
- Azusa (14 mi)
- Los Angeles (16 mi)
- Long Beach (19 mi)
- Manhattan Beach (19 mi)