Dental assistant schools in Islandia, NY

Q: What are the closest dental assistant schools to Islandia?

The closest are Access Careers-Islandia (Islandia, under 1 mile), Access Careers (Hempstead, 24 mi), and Porter & Chester Institute (Bridgeport, 27 mi). In total, 3 schools within 30 miles teach dental assistant.

Q: How much do dental assistants make near Islandia?

Across New York, the median pay is $48,110 a year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Pay varies by employer, experience and certifications.

Q: How do I choose a dental assistant school in Islandia?

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.

3 schools within 30 miles of Islandia, NY offer dental assistant programs, and one is in Islandia itself. Dental assistants in New York earn a median $48,110 a year, according to the BLS.

Within 30 miles: 3
Closest: <1 mi
Public colleges: 0
Median pay in NY: $48,110

3 dental assistant schools within 30 mi of Islandia, NY

Access Careers-Islandia
Islandia, NY · 0.5 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
Access Careers
Hempstead, NY · 24 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +2
Porter & Chester Institute
Bridgeport, CT · 27 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +8

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What dental assistants earn in New York

Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.

Dental assistant salary in New York How to become a dental assistant

Median pay: $48,110; $23.13 an hour
Typical range: $36,410–$60,490; 10th to 90th percentile
Jobs in NY: 19,800
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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What are the closest dental assistant schools to Islandia?

The closest are Access Careers-Islandia (Islandia, under 1 mile), Access Careers (Hempstead, 24 mi), and Porter & Chester Institute (Bridgeport, 27 mi). In total, 3 schools within 30 miles teach dental assistant.

How much do dental assistants make near Islandia?

Across New York, the median pay is $48,110 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 Islandia?

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.