Dental assistant schools in Colorado
Looking for dental assistant schools in Colorado? There are 12, including 6 public colleges and 6 private career schools. Dental assistants in Colorado earn a median $48,340 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 12
- Public colleges
- 6
- Median pay in CO
- $48,340
- Cities with schools
- 5
12 dental assistant schools
School results
Concorde Career College - Aurora
Aurora, CO · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Dental hygienist
- +4
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IBMC College - Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- +2
IntelliTec College - Grand Junction
Grand Junction, CO · Private
- Dental assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +7
Pima Medical Institute - Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- +2
Pima Medical Institute - Denver
Denver, CO · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +7
Pima Medical Institute-Aurora
Aurora, CO · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +1
Dental assistant schools by city
- Denver (7 within 30 mi)
- Arvada (7 within 30 mi)
- Longmont (4 within 30 mi)
- Castle Rock (5 within 30 mi)
- Erie (7 within 30 mi)
What dental assistants earn in Colorado
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Dental assistant salary in ColoradoHow to become a dental assistant
- Median pay
- $48,340
- $23.24 an hour
- Typical range
- $38,500–$60,540
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in CO
- 8,360
- 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
How many dental assistant schools are in Colorado?
We list 12 schools in Colorado with dental assistant programs: 6 public colleges and 6 private career schools. Campuses are in Aurora, Denver, Colorado Springs, Trinidad, and Westminster.
Are there community college dental assistant programs in Colorado?
Yes. 6 public colleges in Colorado offer dental assistant. Public programs often cost less and are usually eligible for federal financial aid. Confirm costs and aid with each school.
How much does dental assistant school cost in Colorado?
Among the 12 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $6,007 to $34,590. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.
How much do dental assistants make in Colorado?
The median pay for dental assistants in Colorado is $48,340 a year, and most earn between $38,500 and $60,540, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a dental assistant school in Colorado?
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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Dental assistant schools in other states
- California (83)
- Florida (38)
- Ohio (35)
- Texas (33)
- Michigan (22)
- North Carolina (20)
- Georgia (18)
- Tennessee (18)
- Arizona (17)
- Pennsylvania (16)
- Washington (15)
- Illinois (14)
- Wisconsin (14)
- Minnesota (13)
- Indiana (11)
- Louisiana (11)