Dental Assistant Programs in Louisiana

Louisiana has 11 schools with dental assistant programs in this directory: 0 public and 11 private. Together they graduated 197 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $10,145 to $19,868, with a median of $14,450 across the 10 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $23,145 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Blue Cliff College-Metairie, Unitech Training Academy-Alexandria and Unitech Training Academy-Lafayette.

11
Schools with this program
197
Graduates last year
$14,450
Median program tuition
$23,145
Median earnings, 1 yr after

Dental Assistant Programs by city in Louisiana

All 11 dental assistant programs in Louisiana

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Blue Cliff College-Metairie

Metairie, LA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$19,868
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
33
Median earnings, 1 yr
$25,464
Type
Private for-profit

Unitech Training Academy-Alexandria

Alexandria, LA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$10,145
Length
6 months
Graduates last year
22
Median earnings, 1 yr
$22,502
Type
Private for-profit

Unitech Training Academy-Houma

Houma, LA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$10,145
Length
6 months
Graduates last year
20
Median earnings, 1 yr
$22,502
Type
Private for-profit

Medical Training College

Baton Rouge, LA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$14,450
Length
8 months
Graduates last year
14
Median earnings, 1 yr
$24,426
Type
Private for-profit

Delta College Inc

Covington, LA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$14,450
Length
8 months
Graduates last year
13
Median earnings, 1 yr
$26,798
Type
Private for-profit

Delta College-Slidell Campus

Slidell, LA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$14,450
Length
8 months
Graduates last year
13
Median earnings, 1 yr
$26,798
Type
Private for-profit

Delta College of Arts & Technology

Baton Rouge, LA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$14,450
Length
8 months
Graduates last year
5
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,145
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does dental assistant training cost in Louisiana?

The median published tuition is $14,450 (range $10,145 to $19,868, 10 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Unitech Training Academy-Alexandria ($10,145), Unitech Training Academy-Baton Rouge ($10,145) and Unitech Training Academy-Houma ($10,145). 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 (6 to 11 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do dental assistant graduates earn?

Across 11 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $23,145 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.