Dental assistant schools in Florida
Looking for dental assistant schools in Florida? There are 38, including 26 public colleges, 1 private nonprofit school, and 11 private career schools. Dental assistants in Florida earn a median $47,620 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 38
- Public colleges
- 26
- Median pay in FL
- $47,620
- Cities with schools
- 18
24 dental assistant schools
School results
ATA Career Education
Spring Hill, FL · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +2
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL · Public
- Dental assistant
- Automotive technician
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- +14
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Cape Coral Technical College
Cape Coral, FL · Public
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +8
Charlotte Technical College
Port Charlotte, FL · Public
- Dental assistant
- HVAC technician
- Automotive technician
- +9
Concorde Career Institute - Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Phlebotomy
- +4
Concorde Career Institute - Miramar
Miramar, FL · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Phlebotomy
- +6
Concorde Career Institute - Orlando
Orlando, FL · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Phlebotomy
- +3
Florida National University-Main Campus
Hialeah, FL · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- IT support & networking
- +5
Florida State College at Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL · Public
- Dental assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +28
Fortis College - Orange Park
Orange Park, FL · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +1
Fortis Institute - Pensacola
Pensacola, FL · Private
- Dental assistant
- HVAC technician
- Medical assistant
- +3
Fortis Institute - Port Saint Lucie
Port Saint Lucie, FL · Private
- Dental assistant
- HVAC technician
- Medical assistant
- +1
Gulf Coast State College
Panama City, FL · Public
- Dental assistant
- CNC machining
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +13
Ultimate Medical Academy - Clearwater
Clearwater, FL · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +3
Dental assistant schools by city
- Jacksonville (3 within 30 mi)
- Miami (7 within 30 mi)
- Tampa (5 within 30 mi)
- Orlando (3 within 30 mi)
- St. Petersburg (7 within 30 mi)
- Fort Lauderdale (7 within 30 mi)
- Miramar (8 within 30 mi)
- Clearwater (5 within 30 mi)
- Boca Raton (4 within 30 mi)
- Deltona (3 within 30 mi)
- Homestead (4 within 30 mi)
- Apopka (3 within 30 mi)
- Bradenton (3 within 30 mi)
- Clermont (3 within 30 mi)
- Plant City (4 within 30 mi)
- Oviedo (3 within 30 mi)
- Venice (3 within 30 mi)
- Saint Augustine (3 within 30 mi)
What dental assistants earn in Florida
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Dental assistant salary in FloridaHow to become a dental assistant
- Median pay
- $47,620
- $22.89 an hour
- Typical range
- $37,800–$58,880
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in FL
- 26,620
- 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 Florida?
We list 38 schools in Florida with dental assistant programs: 26 public colleges, 1 private nonprofit school, and 11 private career schools. Campuses are in Tampa, Hialeah, Jacksonville, Orlando, and Miami.
Are there community college dental assistant programs in Florida?
Yes. 26 public colleges in Florida 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 Florida?
Among the 37 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $1,463 to $49,299. 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 Florida?
The median pay for dental assistants in Florida is $47,620 a year, and most earn between $37,800 and $58,880, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a dental assistant school in Florida?
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.
Other programs in Florida
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- Esthetician schools (78)
- HVAC schools (62)
- Medical assistant schools (61)
- LPN programs (60)
- Barber schools (60)
- Nail tech schools (57)
- IT schools (53)
- Massage therapy schools (53)
- Auto mechanic schools (52)
- Welding schools (50)
- Medical billing and coding schools (47)
- CNA classes (46)
- EMT and paramedic schools (43)
- Culinary schools (43)
- Criminal justice programs (39)
Dental assistant schools in other states
- California (83)
- 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)
- Colorado (12)
- Indiana (11)
- Louisiana (11)