Dental Assistant Programs in Iowa

Iowa has 9 schools with dental assistant programs in this directory: 9 public and 0 private. Together they graduated 208 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Graduates earned a median of $37,501 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Kirkwood Community College, Western Iowa Tech Community College and Des Moines Area Community College.

9
Schools with this program
208
Graduates last year
$37,501
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 9 dental assistant programs in Iowa

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Kirkwood Community College

Cedar Rapids, IA

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$6,288
Graduates last year
66
Median earnings, 1 yr
$49,322
Type
Public

Hawkeye Community College

Waterloo, IA

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$6,786
Graduates last year
15
Median earnings, 1 yr
$35,701
Type
Public

Common questions

How much do dental assistant graduates earn?

Across 9 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $37,501 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 Iowa?

Yes. 9 public schools offer it, including Kirkwood Community College, Western Iowa Tech Community College, Des Moines Area Community College, Indian Hills Community College and Iowa Western 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.