Dental assistant schools in Canton, OH
5 schools within 30 miles of Canton, OH offer dental assistant programs, and one is in Canton itself. Dental assistants in Ohio earn a median $47,970 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 5
- Closest
- 4 mi
- Public colleges
- 3
- Median pay in OH
- $47,970
5 dental assistant schools within 30 mi of Canton, OH
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Ross College-Canton
Canton, OH · 4.1 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +1
Buckeye Joint Vocational School
New Philadelphia, OH · 23 mi · Public
- Dental assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +5
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Fortis College - Cuyahoga Falls
Cuyahoga Falls, OH · 24 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +2
Wayne County Schools Career Center
Smithville, OH · 27 mi · Public
- Dental assistant
- Welding
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +3
What dental assistants earn in Ohio
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Dental assistant salary in OhioHow to become a dental assistant
- Median pay
- $47,970
- $23.06 an hour
- Typical range
- $36,870–$78,000
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in OH
- 12,150
- 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 Canton?
The closest are Ross College-Canton (Canton, 4 mi), Stark State College (North Canton, 6 mi), and Buckeye Joint Vocational School (New Philadelphia, 23 mi). In total, 5 schools within 30 miles teach dental assistant.
How much do dental assistant programs near Canton cost?
For the 5 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $5,986 to $29,232. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.
How much do dental assistants make near Canton?
Across Ohio, the median pay is $47,970 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 Canton?
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
- Akron (20 mi)
- New Philadelphia (23 mi)
- Wooster (30 mi)
- Brunswick (38 mi)
- Youngstown (43 mi)
- Cleveland (49 mi)
- Lorain (61 mi)
- Mansfield (61 mi)