14 accredited Wisconsin schools graduated 256 Dental Assistant students in 2023–24. Compare them by city below, with published costs, program length and what dental assistants earn in Wisconsin.
Updated October 2026 · Data: IPEDS 2023–24, BLS May 2025
32 Dental Assistant credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college, the 2nd-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,386 ($6,579 out of state).
This public two-year college in Milwaukee County graduated 25 Dental Assistant students in 2023–24, the 4th-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,386 ($6,579 out of state).
8 Dental Assistant credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this private for-profit two-year college. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $15,000 for a program of about 8 months.
39 Dental Assistant credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public four-year institution, the most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,386 ($6,633 out of state).
This public two-year college in Eau Claire County graduated 26 Dental Assistant students in 2023–24, the 3rd-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,386 ($6,579 out of state).
This public two-year college in Outagamie County graduated 21 Dental Assistant students in 2023–24, the 5th-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,386 ($6,579 out of state).
20 Dental Assistant credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,113 ($6,170 out of state).
This public two-year college in La Crosse County graduated 19 Dental Assistant students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,378 ($6,571 out of state).
This public two-year college in Brown County graduated 16 Dental Assistant students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,386 ($6,579 out of state).
This public two-year college in Rock County graduated 12 Dental Assistant students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,506 ($5,263 out of state).
This public two-year college in Kenosha County graduated 12 Dental Assistant students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,386 ($6,579 out of state).
This public two-year college in Marathon County graduated 10 Dental Assistant students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,509 ($5,263 out of state).
9 Dental Assistant credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,386 ($6,579 out of state).
This public two-year college in Barron County graduated 7 Dental Assistant students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,524 ($6,583 out of state).
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We list 14 accredited Wisconsin schools that graduated Dental Assistant students in 2023–24, 13 of them public. Together they awarded 256 Dental Assistant credentials that year.
1 Wisconsin schools published a program price. Tuition plus books and supplies ranged from $15,000 to $15,000, with a median of $15,000. Community colleges often charge by credit hour instead, so check each school’s net price calculator.
The median dental assistant in Wisconsin earns $47,520 a year ($22.85 an hour), according to BLS data for May 2025, versus $48,070 nationally. The top 10% earn $58,840 or more.
Madison Area Technical College in Madison reported the most Dental Assistant graduates in Wisconsin: 39 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.