Dental assistant schools in Minnesota
We found 13 schools offering dental assistant training in Minnesota, with campuses in Brainerd, White Bear Lake, Saint Cloud, and Rosemount and more. Dental assistants in Minnesota earn a median $65,270 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 13
- Public colleges
- 12
- Median pay in MN
- $65,270
- Cities with schools
- 5
13 dental assistant schools
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Herzing University-Minneapolis
Saint Louis Park, MN · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical billing & coding
- Dental hygienist
Minneapolis Community & Technical College
Minneapolis, MN · Public
- Dental assistant
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +8
Minnesota State Community and Technical College
Fergus Falls, MN · Public
- Dental assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +18
Minnesota West Community & Technical College
Granite Falls, MN · Public
- Dental assistant
- Electrician
- Plumbing
- +23
St. Cloud Technical & Community College
Saint Cloud, MN · Public
- Dental assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +18
Dental assistant schools by city
- Minneapolis (5 within 30 mi)
- Woodbury (5 within 30 mi)
- Lakeville (5 within 30 mi)
- Andover (4 within 30 mi)
- Chaska (4 within 30 mi)
What dental assistants earn in Minnesota
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Dental assistant salary in MinnesotaHow to become a dental assistant
- Median pay
- $65,270
- $31.38 an hour
- Typical range
- $46,960–$76,110
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in MN
- 5,980
- 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 Minnesota?
We list 13 schools in Minnesota with dental assistant programs: 12 public colleges and 1 private nonprofit school. Campuses are in Brainerd, White Bear Lake, Saint Cloud, Rosemount, and Brooklyn Park.
Are there community college dental assistant programs in Minnesota?
Yes. 12 public colleges in Minnesota 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 Minnesota?
Among the 13 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $9,082 to $16,670. 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 Minnesota?
The median pay for dental assistants in Minnesota is $65,270 a year, and most earn between $46,960 and $76,110, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a dental assistant school in Minnesota?
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)
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