12 accredited Indiana schools graduated 305 Dental Assistant students in 2023–24. Compare them by city below, with published costs, program length and what dental assistants earn in Indiana.
Updated October 2026 · Data: IPEDS 2023–24, BLS May 2025
Public two-year college in Indianapolis that reported 127 Dental Assistant graduates in 2023–24, the most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,912 ($9,465 out of state).
22 Dental Assistant credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public four-year institution, the 3rd-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $9,241 ($32,509 out of state).
This private for-profit two-year college in Marion County graduated 18 Dental Assistant students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $13,857.
Public four-year institution in Evansville that reported 23 Dental Assistant graduates in 2023–24, the 2nd-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $8,751 ($21,188 out of state).
This private for-profit career school in Vanderburgh County graduated 10 Dental Assistant students in 2023–24. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $16,297 for a program of about 9 months.
22 Dental Assistant credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this private for-profit two-year college, the 4th-most in the state. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $16,795 for a program of about 10 months.
20 Dental Assistant credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this private for-profit two-year college, the 5th-most in the state. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $16,297 for a program of about 9 months.
15 Dental Assistant credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public four-year institution. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $7,492 ($21,356 out of state).
14 Dental Assistant credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this private for-profit career school. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $16,297 for a program of about 9 months.
This private for-profit career school in Tippecanoe County graduated 12 Dental Assistant students in 2023–24. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $16,297 for a program of about 9 months.
12 Dental Assistant credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this private for-profit career school. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $16,297 for a program of about 9 months.
10 Dental Assistant credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this private for-profit career school. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $16,297 for a program of about 9 months.
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We list 12 accredited Indiana schools that graduated Dental Assistant students in 2023–24, 4 of them public. Together they awarded 305 Dental Assistant credentials that year.
7 Indiana schools published a program price. Tuition plus books and supplies ranged from $16,297 to $16,795, with a median of $16,297. Community colleges often charge by credit hour instead, so check each school’s net price calculator.
The median dental assistant in Indiana earns $48,670 a year ($23.40 an hour), according to BLS data for May 2025, versus $48,070 nationally. The top 10% earn $60,590 or more.
Ivy Tech Community College in Indianapolis reported the most Dental Assistant graduates in Indiana: 127 in 2023–24.
CODA-accredited certificate programs commonly take about 9 to 11 months; associate degrees take about 2 years.
DANB’s Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) is the main national certification; some states require DANB exams for specific duties.