Dental Assistant Programs in Missouri

Missouri has 8 schools with dental assistant programs in this directory: 4 public and 4 private. Together they graduated 156 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $10,237 to $17,962, with a median of $14,680 across the 3 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $29,861 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Concorde Career College-Kansas City, Ozarks Technical Community College and Concorde Career College-Broadway.

8
Schools with this program
156
Graduates last year
$14,680
Median program tuition
$29,861
Median earnings, 1 yr after

Dental Assistant Programs by city in Missouri

All 8 dental assistant programs in Missouri

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Ozarks Technical Community College

Springfield, MO

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,372
Graduates last year
27
Median earnings, 1 yr
$44,568
Type
Public

Concorde Career College-Broadway

Kansas City, MO

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$17,962
Length
8 months
Graduates last year
24
Median earnings, 1 yr
$29,601
Type
Private for-profit

Midwest Institute

Earth City, MO

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$14,680
Length
8 months
Graduates last year
17
Median earnings, 1 yr
$30,120
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does dental assistant training cost in Missouri?

The median published tuition is $14,680 (range $10,237 to $17,962, 3 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Franklin Technology Center Adult Education ($10,237), Midwest Institute ($14,680) and Concorde Career College-Broadway ($17,962). 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 10 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do dental assistant graduates earn?

Across 6 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $29,861 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 Missouri?

Yes. 4 public schools offer it, including Ozarks Technical Community College, State Technical College of Missouri, Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City and Franklin Technology Center Adult Education.

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.