Dental assistant schools in Michigan
Looking for dental assistant schools in Michigan? There are 22, including 6 public colleges and 16 private career schools. Dental assistants in Michigan earn a median $48,820 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 22
- Public colleges
- 6
- Median pay in MI
- $48,820
- Cities with schools
- 10
22 dental assistant schools
School results
Dorsey College-Dearborn
Detroit, MI · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +3
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Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MI · Public
- Dental assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +16
Northwestern Michigan College
Traverse City, MI · Public
- Dental assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +13
Ross College-Grand Rapids North
Grand Rapids, MI · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
Ross Medical Education Center-Brighton
Brighton, MI · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
Ross Medical Education Center-Canton
Canton, MI · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Veterinary technician
Ross Medical Education Center-New Baltimore
New Baltimore, MI · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Veterinary technician
Ross Medical Education Center-Portage
Portage, MI · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +1
Ross Medical Education Center-Roosevelt Park
Roosevelt Park, MI · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
Ross Medical Education Center-Warren
Warren, MI · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Veterinary technician
Dental assistant schools by city
- Detroit (8 within 30 mi)
- Grand Rapids (3 within 30 mi)
- Ann Arbor (6 within 30 mi)
- Farmington Hills (9 within 30 mi)
- Flint (3 within 30 mi)
- Rochester Hills (6 within 30 mi)
- Holland (3 within 30 mi)
- Woodhaven (7 within 30 mi)
- New Baltimore (4 within 30 mi)
- Brighton (4 within 30 mi)
What dental assistants earn in Michigan
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Dental assistant salary in MichiganHow to become a dental assistant
- Median pay
- $48,820
- $23.47 an hour
- Typical range
- $37,110–$58,900
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in MI
- 11,990
- 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 Michigan?
We list 22 schools in Michigan with dental assistant programs: 6 public colleges and 16 private career schools. Campuses are in Ann Arbor, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Flint, and University Center.
Are there community college dental assistant programs in Michigan?
Yes. 6 public colleges in Michigan 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 Michigan?
Among the 22 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $3,249 to $30,698. 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 Michigan?
The median pay for dental assistants in Michigan is $48,820 a year, and most earn between $37,110 and $58,900, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a dental assistant school in Michigan?
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)
- 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)