Carrington College-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
- Award
- Certificate and Associate degree
- Program tuition
- $23,604
- Length
- 8 months
- Graduates last year
- 161
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $36,505
- Type
- Private for-profit
Dental Assistant Programs in Sacramento, CA
Sacramento, CA has 3 schools with dental assistant programs in this directory: 1 public and 2 private. Together they graduated 287 students from these programs in the latest federal count.
Published program tuition runs from $19,900 to $23,604, with a median of $23,604 across the 3 programs that report a program price.
Graduates earned a median of $55,857 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.
The largest programs by graduates are at Carrington College-Sacramento, UEI College-Sacramento and Sacramento City College.
3
Schools with this program
287
Graduates last year
$23,604
Median program tuition
$55,857
Median earnings, 1 yr after
All 3 dental assistant programs in Sacramento, CA
UEI College-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
- Award
- Certificate
- Program tuition
- $19,900
- Length
- 9 months
- Graduates last year
- 99
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $28,194
- Type
- Private for-profit
Sacramento City College
Sacramento, CA
- Award
- Certificate and Associate degree
- Tuition (in-state, yearly)
- $1,288
- Graduates last year
- 27
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $78,432
- Type
- Public
Common questions
How much does dental assistant training cost in Sacramento, CA?
The median published tuition is $23,604 (range $19,900 to $23,604, 3 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at UEI College-Sacramento ($19,900) and Carrington College-Sacramento ($23,604). 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 8 months to finish (8 to 9 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.
How much do dental assistant graduates earn?
Across 4 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $55,857 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.
Are there public dental assistant programs in Sacramento, CA?
Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Sacramento City College.
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.