Dental assistant schools in New Jersey
Looking for dental assistant schools in New Jersey? There are 11, including 3 public colleges and 8 private career schools. Dental assistants in New Jersey earn a median $49,390 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 11
- Public colleges
- 3
- Median pay in NJ
- $49,390
- Cities with schools
- 5
11 dental assistant schools
School results
American Institute-Cherry Hill
Cherry Hill, NJ · Private
- Dental assistant
- Electrician
- Medical assistant
- +2
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Burlington County Institute of Technology-Adult Education
Westampton, NJ · Public
- Dental assistant
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +4
Fortis Institute-Lawrenceville
Lawrenceville, NJ · Private
- Dental assistant
- HVAC technician
- Medical assistant
- +2
Lincoln Technical Institute-Iselin
Iselin, NJ · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +2
Ocean County Vocational-Technical School
Toms River, NJ · Public
- Dental assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +13
Dental assistant schools by city
- Paterson (7 within 30 mi)
- Trenton (5 within 30 mi)
- New Brunswick (6 within 30 mi)
- Long Branch (5 within 30 mi)
- Toms River (3 within 30 mi)
What dental assistants earn in New Jersey
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Dental assistant salary in New JerseyHow to become a dental assistant
- Median pay
- $49,390
- $23.74 an hour
- Typical range
- $38,660–$64,200
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in NJ
- 9,990
- 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 New Jersey?
We list 11 schools in New Jersey with dental assistant programs: 3 public colleges and 8 private career schools. Campuses are in Toms River, Blackwood, Eatontown, Cherry Hill, and Clifton.
Are there community college dental assistant programs in New Jersey?
Yes. 3 public colleges in New Jersey 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 New Jersey?
Among the 10 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $5,996 to $37,819. 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 New Jersey?
The median pay for dental assistants in New Jersey is $49,390 a year, and most earn between $38,660 and $64,200, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a dental assistant school in New Jersey?
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)
- Washington (15)
- Illinois (14)
- Wisconsin (14)
- Minnesota (13)
- Colorado (12)
- Indiana (11)