Dental Assistant Programs in Illinois

Illinois has 13 schools with dental assistant programs in this directory: 7 public and 6 private. Together they graduated 297 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $1,150 to $16,975, with a median of $16,490 across the 3 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $28,553 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Midwest Technical Institute-Illinois, Elgin Community College and Heartland Community College.

13
Schools with this program
297
Graduates last year
$16,490
Median program tuition
$28,553
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 13 dental assistant programs in Illinois

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Elgin Community College

Elgin, IL

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$3,324
Graduates last year
37
Type
Public

First Institute of Travel, Inc.

Crystal Lake, IL

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$16,975
Length
12 months
Graduates last year
21
Median earnings, 1 yr
$32,198
Type
Private for-profit

Kaskaskia College

Centralia, IL

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,980
Graduates last year
20
Type
Public

Prairie State College

Chicago Heights, IL

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,176
Graduates last year
15
Type
Public

John A Logan College

Carterville, IL

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,630
Graduates last year
10
Type
Public

State Career College

Gurnee, IL

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$1,150
Length
5 months
Graduates last year
4
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does dental assistant training cost in Illinois?

The median published tuition is $16,490 (range $1,150 to $16,975, 3 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at State Career College ($1,150), Midwest Technical Institute-Illinois ($16,490) and First Institute of Travel, Inc. ($16,975). 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 (5 to 12 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do dental assistant graduates earn?

Across 3 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $28,553 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 Illinois?

Yes. 7 public schools offer it, including Elgin Community College, Heartland Community College, Lewis and Clark Community College, Kaskaskia College and Illinois Valley Community 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.