Dental assistant schools in Torrance, CA
24 schools within 30 miles of Torrance, CA offer dental assistant programs, and the closest is UEI College-Gardena in Gardena, 6 miles away. Dental assistants in California earn a median $50,110 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 24
- Closest
- 6 mi
- Public colleges
- 8
- Median pay in CA
- $50,110
24 dental assistant schools within 30 mi of Torrance, CA
School results
West Los Angeles College
Culver City, CA · 12 mi · Public
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- +7
Healthcare Career College
Paramount, CA · 13 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +4
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UEI College-Huntington Park
Huntington Park, CA · 13 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +1
Downey Adult School
Downey, CA · 15 mi · Public
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +5
American Career College - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA · 18 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +4
American Career College - Anaheim
Anaheim, CA · 22 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +7
North-West College-Glendale
Glendale, CA · 23 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- +1
North-West College-Anaheim
Anaheim, CA · 23 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +5
UEI College-Garden Grove
Garden Grove, CA · 24 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +3
Concorde Career College - Garden Grove
Garden Grove, CA · 24 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- +3
Concorde Career College - North Hollywood
North Hollywood, CA · 25 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Surgical technologist
- +2
UEI College - Encino
Encino, CA · 25 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Medical billing & coding
UEI College - Anaheim
Anaheim, CA · 25 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- HVAC technician
- Medical assistant
- +2
North-West College-Van Nuys
Van Nuys, CA · 25 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +2
Hacienda La Puente Adult Education
La Puente, CA · 26 mi · Public
- Dental assistant
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +8
National Career College
Panorama City, CA · 28 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +1
North-West College - West Covina
West Covina, CA · 29 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +4
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 Torrance?
The closest are UEI College-Gardena (Gardena, 6 mi), West Los Angeles College (Culver City, 12 mi), and Healthcare Career College (Paramount, 13 mi). In total, 24 schools within 30 miles teach dental assistant.
How much do dental assistant programs near Torrance cost?
For the 22 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 Torrance?
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 Torrance?
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
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- Long Beach (11 mi)
- Los Angeles (13 mi)
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- Whittier (21 mi)
- Pasadena (26 mi)
- Santa Ana (28 mi)
- Baldwin Park (28 mi)