Dental assistant schools in Pennsylvania
We found 16 schools offering dental assistant training in Pennsylvania, with campuses in York, Essington, Scranton, and Bryn Mawr and more. Dental assistants in Pennsylvania earn a median $47,930 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 16
- Public colleges
- 7
- Median pay in PA
- $47,930
- Cities with schools
- 5
16 dental assistant schools
School results
Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology
Pleasant Gap, PA · Public
- Dental assistant
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +7
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Fortis Institute - Scranton
Scranton, PA · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +2
Great Lakes Institute of Technology
Erie, PA · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +8
Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center
Altoona, PA · Public
- Dental assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +6
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA · Public
- Dental assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +18
Lancaster County Career & Technology Center
Willow Street, PA · Public
- Dental assistant
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +7
Miller-Motte College-Berks Technical Institute
Wyomissing, PA · Private
- Dental assistant
- HVAC technician
- CDL & truck driving
- +4
Westmoreland County Community College
Youngwood, PA · Public
- Dental assistant
- HVAC technician
- Plumbing
- +16
York County School of Technology-Adult & Continuing Education
York, PA · Public
- Dental assistant
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +6
Dental assistant schools by city
- Philadelphia (7 within 30 mi)
- Lancaster (4 within 30 mi)
- Harrisburg (4 within 30 mi)
- York (5 within 30 mi)
- Lebanon (5 within 30 mi)
What dental assistants earn in Pennsylvania
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Dental assistant salary in PennsylvaniaHow to become a dental assistant
- Median pay
- $47,930
- $23.05 an hour
- Typical range
- $38,040–$61,430
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in PA
- 12,080
- 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 Pennsylvania?
We list 16 schools in Pennsylvania with dental assistant programs: 7 public colleges, 2 private nonprofit schools, and 7 private career schools. Campuses are in York, Essington, Scranton, Bryn Mawr, and Pittsburgh.
Are there community college dental assistant programs in Pennsylvania?
Yes. 7 public colleges in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania?
Among the 16 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $5,167 to $24,776. 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 Pennsylvania?
The median pay for dental assistants in Pennsylvania is $47,930 a year, and most earn between $38,040 and $61,430, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a dental assistant school in Pennsylvania?
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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