Dental assistant schools in Las Vegas, NV
6 schools within 30 miles of Las Vegas, NV offer dental assistant programs, and 6 are in Las Vegas itself. Dental assistants in Nevada earn a median $47,110 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 6
- Closest
- 2 mi
- Public colleges
- 1
- Median pay in NV
- $47,110
6 dental assistant schools within 30 mi of Las Vegas, NV
School results
Northwest Career College
Las Vegas, NV · 2.1 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Phlebotomy
- +5
Nevada Career Institute
Las Vegas, NV · 3.3 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- +2
College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NV · 5.5 mi · Public
- Dental assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +25
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United Education Institute-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV · 10 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +3
Pima Medical Institute - Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV · 12 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- +6
Carrington College - Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV · 13 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Medical billing & coding
- +2
What dental assistants earn in Nevada
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Dental assistant salary in NevadaHow to become a dental assistant
- Median pay
- $47,110
- $22.65 an hour
- Typical range
- $36,870–$56,700
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in NV
- 4,230
- 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 Las Vegas?
The closest are Northwest Career College (Las Vegas, 2 mi), Nevada Career Institute (Las Vegas, 3 mi), and College of Southern Nevada (Las Vegas, 5 mi). In total, 6 schools within 30 miles teach dental assistant.
How much do dental assistant programs near Las Vegas cost?
For the 6 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $6,615 to $43,570. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.
How much do dental assistants make near Las Vegas?
Across Nevada, the median pay is $47,110 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 Las Vegas?
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
- Henderson (20 mi)