Dental Assistant Programs in Kentucky

Kentucky has 5 schools with dental assistant programs in this directory: 0 public and 5 private. Together they graduated 141 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $14,300 to $16,297, with a median of $15,485 across the 4 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $28,429 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at MedQuest College, ATA College and Ross Medical Education Center-Erlanger.

5
Schools with this program
141
Graduates last year
$15,485
Median program tuition
$28,429
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 5 dental assistant programs in Kentucky

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MedQuest College

Louisville, KY

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$14,672
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
100
Median earnings, 1 yr
$30,240
Type
Private for-profit

ATA College

Louisville, KY

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$14,200
Graduates last year
12
Median earnings, 1 yr
$31,770
Type
Private for-profit

Medical Career & Technical College

Richmond, KY

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$14,300
Length
10 months
Graduates last year
10
Median earnings, 1 yr
$28,429
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does dental assistant training cost in Kentucky?

The median published tuition is $15,485 (range $14,300 to $16,297, 4 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Medical Career & Technical College ($14,300), MedQuest College ($14,672) and Ross Medical Education Center-Erlanger ($16,297). 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 10 months to finish (9 to 11 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do dental assistant graduates earn?

Across 5 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $28,429 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

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.