3 accredited Nebraska schools graduated 59 Dental Assistant students in 2023–24. Compare them by city below, with published costs, program length and what dental assistants earn in Nebraska.
Updated October 2026 · Data: IPEDS 2023–24, BLS May 2025
Public two-year college in Grand Island that reported 28 Dental Assistant graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,880 ($4,320 out of state).
27 Dental Assistant credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,912 ($3,500 out of state).
4 Dental Assistant credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,120 ($4,050 out of state).
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We list 3 accredited Nebraska schools that graduated Dental Assistant students in 2023–24, 3 of them public. Together they awarded 59 Dental Assistant credentials that year.
Most Nebraska schools on this list are colleges that charge by the credit hour rather than a flat program price. Their median annual in-district tuition is $2,912; a short certificate typically costs a fraction of that.
The median dental assistant in Nebraska earns $46,660 a year ($22.43 an hour), according to BLS data for May 2025, versus $48,070 nationally. The top 10% earn $57,430 or more.
Central Community College in Grand Island reported the most Dental Assistant graduates in Nebraska: 28 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.