Dental assistant schools in Placentia, CA
27 schools within 30 miles of Placentia, CA offer dental assistant programs, and the closest is UEI College - Anaheim in Anaheim, 4 miles away. Dental assistants in California earn a median $50,110 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 27
- Closest
- 4 mi
- Public colleges
- 9
- Median pay in CA
- $50,110
24 dental assistant schools within 30 mi of Placentia, CA
School results
UEI College - Anaheim
Anaheim, CA · 4.4 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- HVAC technician
- Medical assistant
- +2
North-West College-Anaheim
Anaheim, CA · 6.7 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +5
American Career College - Anaheim
Anaheim, CA · 7.3 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +7
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UEI College-Garden Grove
Garden Grove, CA · 7.5 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +3
Concorde Career College - Garden Grove
Garden Grove, CA · 8.8 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- +3
Hacienda La Puente Adult Education
La Puente, CA · 13 mi · Public
- Dental assistant
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +8
UEI College - West Covina
West Covina, CA · 14 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +4
North-West College-Pomona
Pomona, CA · 14 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +3
North-West College - West Covina
West Covina, CA · 14 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +4
Downey Adult School
Downey, CA · 15 mi · Public
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +5
Healthcare Career College
Paramount, CA · 17 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +4
Citrus College
Glendora, CA · 18 mi · Public
- Dental assistant
- Automotive technician
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- +5
American Career College - Ontario
Ontario, CA · 20 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +6
American College of Healthcare and Technology
Riverside, CA · 21 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- HVAC technician
- Medical assistant
- +3
North-West College-Riverside
Riverside, CA · 21 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +3
UEI College-Huntington Park
Huntington Park, CA · 22 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +1
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 Placentia?
The closest are UEI College - Anaheim (Anaheim, 4 mi), North-West College-Anaheim (Anaheim, 7 mi), and American Career College - Anaheim (Anaheim, 7 mi). In total, 27 schools within 30 miles teach dental assistant.
How much do dental assistant programs near Placentia cost?
For the 26 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 Placentia?
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 Placentia?
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
- Anaheim (6 mi)
- Chino Hills (9 mi)
- Santa Ana (10 mi)
- Whittier (11 mi)
- West Covina (12 mi)
- Pomona (13 mi)
- Baldwin Park (15 mi)
- Azusa (18 mi)