Dental Assistant Programs in New York

New York has 12 schools with dental assistant programs in this directory: 6 public and 6 private. Together they graduated 239 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $7,495 to $15,870, with a median of $8,298 across the 4 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $33,719 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at New York School for Medical and Dental Assistants, Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants and Monroe Community College.

12
Schools with this program
239
Graduates last year
$8,298
Median program tuition
$33,719
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 12 dental assistant programs in New York

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Monroe Community College

Rochester, NY

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$6,348
Graduates last year
42
Median earnings, 1 yr
$39,424
Type
Public

Erie Community College

Buffalo, NY

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$6,100
Graduates last year
14
Type
Public

Access Careers

Hempstead, NY

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$7,495
Length
8 months
Graduates last year
12
Median earnings, 1 yr
$31,053
Type
Private for-profit

Access Careers-Islandia

Islandia, NY

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$7,495
Length
8 months
Graduates last year
5
Median earnings, 1 yr
$31,053
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does dental assistant training cost in New York?

The median published tuition is $8,298 (range $7,495 to $15,870, 4 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Access Careers ($7,495), Access Careers-Islandia ($7,495) and Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants ($9,100). 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 (5 to 10 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do dental assistant graduates earn?

Across 8 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $33,719 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 New York?

Yes. 6 public schools offer it, including Monroe Community College, Onondaga Cortland Madison BOCES, Erie Community College, Hudson Valley Community College and Center for Instruction, Technology & Innovation.

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.