Dental assistant schools in Riverside, CA
10 schools within 30 miles of Riverside, CA offer dental assistant programs, and 4 are in Riverside itself. Dental assistants in California earn a median $50,110 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 10
- Closest
- 4 mi
- Public colleges
- 3
- Median pay in CA
- $50,110
10 dental assistant schools within 30 mi of Riverside, CA
School results
North-West College-Riverside
Riverside, CA · 5.6 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +3
Riverside County Office of Education-School of Career Education
Riverside, CA · 5.8 mi · Public
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +1
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American College of Healthcare and Technology
Riverside, CA · 6.3 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- HVAC technician
- Medical assistant
- +3
Concorde Career College - San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA · 11 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Medical billing & coding
- +3
Moreno Valley College
Moreno Valley, CA · 11 mi · Public
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- EMT & paramedic
- +4
American Career College - Ontario
Ontario, CA · 14 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +6
North-West College-Pomona
Pomona, CA · 22 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +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 Riverside?
The closest are UEI College - Riverside (Riverside, 4 mi), North-West College-Riverside (Riverside, 6 mi), and Riverside County Office of Education-School of Career Education (Riverside, 6 mi). In total, 10 schools within 30 miles teach dental assistant.
How much do dental assistant programs near Riverside cost?
For the 10 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $5,672 to $33,431. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.
How much do dental assistants make near Riverside?
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 Riverside?
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
- San Bernardino (15 mi)
- Rancho Cucamonga (17 mi)
- Chino Hills (19 mi)
- Menifee (21 mi)
- Anaheim (22 mi)
- Pomona (23 mi)
- Beaumont (26 mi)
- Placentia (27 mi)
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