Dental Assistant Programs in Las Vegas, NV

Las Vegas, NV has 6 schools with dental assistant programs in this directory: 1 public and 5 private. Together they graduated 232 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $15,499 to $20,130, with a median of $19,075 across the 4 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $28,912 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Northwest Career College, United Education Institute-Las Vegas and Pima Medical Institute-Las Vegas.

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Schools with this program
232
Graduates last year
$19,075
Median program tuition
$28,912
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 6 dental assistant programs in Las Vegas, NV

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Northwest Career College

Las Vegas, NV

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Certificate
Program tuition
$15,499
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
91
Median earnings, 1 yr
$28,912
Type
Private for-profit

Carrington College-Las Vegas

Las Vegas, NV

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Certificate
Program tuition
$20,130
Length
8 months
Graduates last year
27
Median earnings, 1 yr
$31,467
Type
Private for-profit

Nevada Career Institute

Las Vegas, NV

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Certificate
Program tuition
$18,249
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
19
Median earnings, 1 yr
$27,475
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does dental assistant training cost in Las Vegas, NV?

The median published tuition is $19,075 (range $15,499 to $20,130, 4 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Northwest Career College ($15,499), Nevada Career Institute ($18,249) and United Education Institute-Las Vegas ($19,900). 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 (8 to 9 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 $28,912 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 Las Vegas, NV?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including College of Southern Nevada.

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.