Dental assisting and hygiene
713 trade schools, career schools and two-year colleges offer a certificate or associate degree in dental assisting and hygiene.
What people earn, nationally
Median earnings of everyone who finished each kind of program, at any school, among students who got federal aid.
| Program | Credential | 1 year after | 5 years after |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate | $30,575 | $34,845 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | $62,279 | $59,700 |
Find a school by state
- Alabama 10
- Alaska 1
- Arizona 18
- Arkansas 4
- California 97
- Colorado 15
- Connecticut 5
- Delaware 3
- Florida 49
- Georgia 21
- Hawaii 2
- Idaho 5
- Illinois 22
- Indiana 11
- Iowa 10
- Kansas 6
- Kentucky 8
- Louisiana 14
- Maryland 10
- Massachusetts 10
- Michigan 30
- Minnesota 14
- Mississippi 11
- Missouri 11
- Montana 2
- Nebraska 5
- Nevada 9
- New Hampshire 1
- New Jersey 16
- New Mexico 9
- New York 16
- North Carolina 24
- North Dakota 1
- Ohio 39
- Oklahoma 10
- Oregon 12
- Pennsylvania 24
- Rhode Island 2
- South Carolina 10
- South Dakota 3
- Tennessee 21
- Texas 51
- Utah 10
- Virginia 14
- Washington 19
- West Virginia 8
- Wisconsin 17
- Wyoming 3
Data from College Scorecard, pulled November 5, 2026.