Dental Assistant Programs in Riverside, CA

Riverside, CA has 4 schools with dental assistant programs in this directory: 1 public and 3 private. Together they graduated 176 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $16,800 to $19,900, with a median of $18,249 across the 3 programs that report a program price.

The largest programs by graduates are at UEI College-Riverside, North-West College-Riverside and Riverside County Office of Education-School of Career Education.

4
Schools with this program
176
Graduates last year
$18,249
Median program tuition

All 4 dental assistant programs in Riverside, CA

Sorted by size. Tap a name for details.

UEI College-Riverside

Riverside, CA

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$19,900
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
131
Median earnings, 1 yr
$28,194
Type
Private for-profit

North-West College-Riverside

Riverside, CA

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$18,249
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
25
Median earnings, 1 yr
$33,040
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of Riverside

Moreno Valley College

Moreno Valley, CA

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$1,428
Graduates last year
38
Type
Public

UEI College-Ontario

Ontario, CA

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$19,900
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
93
Median earnings, 1 yr
$28,012
Type
Private for-profit

Chaffey College

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$1,184
Graduates last year
17
Type
Public

North-West College-Pomona

Pomona, CA

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$18,249
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
13
Median earnings, 1 yr
$33,040
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does dental assistant training cost in Riverside, CA?

The median published tuition is $18,249 (range $16,800 to $19,900, 3 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Riverside County Office of Education-School of Career Education ($16,800), North-West College-Riverside ($18,249) and UEI College-Riverside ($19,900). Public community and technical colleges often charge less but report tuition per year rather than per program, so check each school's net price calculator.

How long does dental assistant school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 9 months to finish (9 to 10 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

Are there public dental assistant programs in Riverside, CA?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Riverside County Office of Education-School of Career Education.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.