Dental assistant schools in Leominster, MA
3 schools within 30 miles of Leominster, MA offer dental assistant programs, and the closest is Mount Wachusett Community College in Gardner, 12 miles away. Dental assistants in Massachusetts earn a median $57,980 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 3
- Closest
- 12 mi
- Public colleges
- 3
- Median pay in MA
- $57,980
3 dental assistant schools within 30 mi of Leominster, MA
School results
Mount Wachusett Community College
Gardner, MA · 12 mi · Public
- Dental assistant
- Automotive technician
- Medical assistant
- +7
Quinsigamond Community College
Worcester, MA · 14 mi · Public
- Dental assistant
- HVAC technician
- CNC machining
- +20
Middlesex Community College
Bedford, MA · 25 mi · Public
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Phlebotomy
- +8
What dental assistants earn in Massachusetts
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Dental assistant salary in MassachusettsHow to become a dental assistant
- Median pay
- $57,980
- $27.88 an hour
- Typical range
- $47,270–$72,790
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in MA
- 9,680
- 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 Leominster?
The closest are Mount Wachusett Community College (Gardner, 12 mi), Quinsigamond Community College (Worcester, 14 mi), and Middlesex Community College (Bedford, 25 mi). In total, 3 schools within 30 miles teach dental assistant.
How much do dental assistant programs near Leominster cost?
For the 3 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $2,624 to $9,090. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.
How much do dental assistants make near Leominster?
Across Massachusetts, the median pay is $57,980 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 Leominster?
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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- Framingham (23 mi)
- Franklin Town (35 mi)
- Boston (40 mi)
- Lynn (41 mi)
- Springfield (48 mi)
- Brockton (49 mi)