Dental assistant schools in Texas
Looking for dental assistant schools in Texas? There are 33, including 9 public colleges, 3 private nonprofit schools, and 21 private career schools. Dental assistants in Texas earn a median $45,430 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 33
- Public colleges
- 9
- Median pay in TX
- $45,430
- Cities with schools
- 17
24 dental assistant schools
School results
College of Health Care Professions
Houston, TX · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- EMT & paramedic
- +1
College of Health Care Professions - Austin
Austin, TX · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- EMT & paramedic
- +4
College of Health Care Professions - Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TX · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- +3
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Concorde Career College - San Antonio
San Antonio, TX · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Dental hygienist
- +4
Concorde Career College-Dallas
Dallas, TX · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Dental hygienist
- +4
Concorde Career College-Grand Prairie
Grand Prairie, TX · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Phlebotomy
- +2
Fortis Institute - Houston North
Houston, TX · Private
- Dental assistant
- HVAC technician
- Medical assistant
- +2
Miller-Motte College-STVT-Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX · Private
- Dental assistant
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +3
Miller-Motte College-STVT-McAllen
McAllen, TX · Private
- Dental assistant
- HVAC technician
- CDL & truck driving
- +2
Pima Medical Institute-San Antonio
San Antonio, TX · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Phlebotomy
- +2
Remington College-Fort Worth Campus
North Richland Hills, TX · Private
- Dental assistant
- HVAC technician
- Medical assistant
Remington College-Houston Southeast Campus
League City, TX · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Culinary arts
Remington College-North Houston Campus
Houston, TX · Private
- Dental assistant
- HVAC technician
- Medical assistant
- +1
Dental assistant schools by city
- Houston (8 within 30 mi)
- San Antonio (4 within 30 mi)
- Dallas (5 within 30 mi)
- Fort Worth (6 within 30 mi)
- Plano (3 within 30 mi)
- Grand Prairie (7 within 30 mi)
- Pasadena (8 within 30 mi)
- McAllen (3 within 30 mi)
- Sugar Land (7 within 30 mi)
- Flower Mound (7 within 30 mi)
- Burleson (4 within 30 mi)
- Fulshear (4 within 30 mi)
- Rockwall (3 within 30 mi)
- Waxahachie (3 within 30 mi)
- Schertz (4 within 30 mi)
- Weslaco (3 within 30 mi)
- Alvin (4 within 30 mi)
What dental assistants earn in Texas
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Dental assistant salary in TexasHow to become a dental assistant
- Median pay
- $45,430
- $21.84 an hour
- Typical range
- $35,400–$57,640
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in TX
- 33,230
- 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
How many dental assistant schools are in Texas?
We list 33 schools in Texas with dental assistant programs: 9 public colleges, 3 private nonprofit schools, and 21 private career schools. Campuses are in Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Fort Worth, and Corpus Christi.
Are there community college dental assistant programs in Texas?
Yes. 9 public colleges in Texas 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 Texas?
Among the 32 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $1,655 to $31,288. 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 Texas?
The median pay for dental assistants in Texas is $45,430 a year, and most earn between $35,400 and $57,640, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a dental assistant school in Texas?
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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- Medical assistant schools (71)
- Esthetician schools (69)
- LPN programs (65)
- HVAC schools (60)
- Medical billing and coding schools (56)
- Barber schools (55)
- EMT and paramedic schools (53)
- Criminal justice programs (52)
- Nail tech schools (47)
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- Radiology tech schools (47)
- Surgical tech schools (39)
- Pharmacy technician schools (38)
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Dental assistant schools in other states
- California (83)
- Florida (38)
- Ohio (35)
- 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)
- Louisiana (11)