23 accredited Michigan schools graduated 366 Dental Assistant students in 2023–24. Compare them by city below, with published costs, program length and what dental assistants earn in Michigan.
Updated October 2026 · Data: IPEDS 2023–24, BLS May 2025
This private for-profit two-year college in Wayne County graduated 41 Dental Assistant students in 2023–24, the most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $21,600.
Private for-profit two-year college in Roseville that reported 27 Dental Assistant graduates in 2023–24, the 4th-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $29,760.
Private for-profit career school in Warren that reported 25 Dental Assistant graduates in 2023–24, 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.
22 Dental Assistant credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,688 ($3,643 out of state).
Private for-profit career school in Canton that reported 18 Dental Assistant graduates in 2023–24. 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 Wayne County graduated 7 Dental Assistant students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $29,760.
Private for-profit career school in Brighton that reported 6 Dental Assistant graduates in 2023–24. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $16,297 for a program of about 9 months.
5 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.
28 Dental Assistant credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college, the 3rd-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,600 ($11,400 out of state).
Private for-profit career school in Kentwood that reported 17 Dental Assistant graduates in 2023–24. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $16,297 for a program of about 9 months.
This private for-profit two-year college in Kent County graduated 14 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 public two-year college. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,637 ($6,621 out of state).
This private for-profit career school in Genesee 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.
2 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 public two-year college in Washtenaw County graduated 31 Dental Assistant students in 2023–24, the 2nd-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,376 ($5,976 out of state).
This private for-profit career school in Washtenaw County graduated 5 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.
Public four-year institution in Traverse City that reported 21 Dental Assistant graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,148 ($11,560 out of state).
18 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.
Public two-year college in University Center that reported 16 Dental Assistant graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,810 ($6,720 out of state).
15 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.
Private for-profit career school in Portage that reported 13 Dental Assistant graduates in 2023–24. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $16,297 for a program of about 9 months.
Private for-profit career school in Saginaw that reported 12 Dental Assistant graduates in 2023–24. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $16,297 for a program of about 9 months.
This private nonprofit four-year institution in Lenawee County graduated 1 Dental Assistant student in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $28,500.
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We list 23 accredited Michigan schools that graduated Dental Assistant students in 2023–24, 6 of them public. Together they awarded 366 Dental Assistant credentials that year.
13 Michigan schools published a program price. Tuition plus books and supplies ranged from $16,297 to $16,297, 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 Michigan earns $48,820 a year ($23.47 an hour), according to BLS data for May 2025, versus $48,070 nationally. The top 10% earn $58,900 or more.
Dorsey College-Dearborn in Detroit reported the most Dental Assistant graduates in Michigan: 41 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.