8 accredited Nevada schools graduated 297 Dental Assistant students in 2023–24. Compare them by city below, with published costs, program length and what dental assistants earn in Nevada.
Updated October 2026 · Data: IPEDS 2023–24, BLS May 2025
Private for-profit two-year college in Las Vegas that reported 91 Dental Assistant graduates in 2023–24, the most in the state. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $15,499 for a program of about 9 months.
This private for-profit career school in Clark County graduated 54 Dental Assistant students in 2023–24, the 2nd-most in the state. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $19,900 for a program of about 9 months.
29 Dental Assistant credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this private for-profit two-year college, the 4th-most in the state.
This private for-profit two-year college in Clark County graduated 27 Dental Assistant students in 2023–24, the 5th-most in the state. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $20,130 for a program of about 8 months.
This private for-profit two-year college in Clark County graduated 19 Dental Assistant students in 2023–24. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $18,491 for a program of about 9 months.
Public four-year institution in Las Vegas that reported 12 Dental Assistant graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,464 ($11,564 out of state).
This public four-year institution in Washoe County graduated 45 Dental Assistant students in 2023–24, the 3rd-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,772 ($10,871 out of state).
20 Dental Assistant credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this private for-profit career school. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $16,734 for a program of about 9 months.
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We list 8 accredited Nevada schools that graduated Dental Assistant students in 2023–24, 2 of them public. Together they awarded 297 Dental Assistant credentials that year.
5 Nevada schools published a program price. Tuition plus books and supplies ranged from $15,499 to $20,130, with a median of $18,491. Community colleges often charge by credit hour instead, so check each school’s net price calculator.
The median dental assistant in Nevada earns $47,110 a year ($22.65 an hour), according to BLS data for May 2025, versus $48,070 nationally. The top 10% earn $56,700 or more.
Northwest Career College in Las Vegas reported the most Dental Assistant graduates in Nevada: 91 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.