Dental Assistant Programs in Ohio

Ohio has 37 schools with dental assistant programs in this directory: 23 public and 14 private. Together they graduated 439 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $1,475 to $16,297, with a median of $14,167 across the 10 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $29,090 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Stark State College, Dental Assistant Pro LLC-Columbus and University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College.

37
Schools with this program
439
Graduates last year
$14,167
Median program tuition
$29,090
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 37 dental assistant programs in Ohio

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Stark State College

North Canton, OH

Award
Associate degree and Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,910
Graduates last year
37
Median earnings, 1 yr
$50,030
Type
Public

Remington College-Cleveland Campus

Cleveland, OH

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$16,101
Graduates last year
29
Median earnings, 1 yr
$27,053
Type
Private nonprofit

Ross College-Sylvania

Sylvania, OH

Award
Certificate
Graduates last year
19
Median earnings, 1 yr
$27,111
Type
Private for-profit

Sinclair Community College

Dayton, OH

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$3,675
Graduates last year
18
Median earnings, 1 yr
$52,041
Type
Public

Fortis College-Cuyahoga Falls

Cuyahoga Falls, OH

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$15,011
Graduates last year
17
Median earnings, 1 yr
$26,407
Type
Private for-profit

Owens Community College

Perrysburg, OH

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$6,109
Graduates last year
14
Type
Public

East Ohio College

East Liverpool, OH

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$14,664
Graduates last year
10
Median earnings, 1 yr
$27,530
Type
Private for-profit

Fortis College-Centerville

Centerville, OH

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$15,020
Graduates last year
9
Median earnings, 1 yr
$31,481
Type
Private for-profit

Stautzenberger College-Maumee

Maumee, OH

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$16,849
Graduates last year
9
Median earnings, 1 yr
$28,553
Type
Private for-profit

Fortis College-Cincinnati

Cincinnati, OH

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$15,268
Graduates last year
7
Median earnings, 1 yr
$29,925
Type
Private for-profit

Ross College-Canton

Canton, OH

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$16,297
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
7
Median earnings, 1 yr
$27,111
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does dental assistant training cost in Ohio?

The median published tuition is $14,167 (range $1,475 to $16,297, 10 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Lorain County Joint Vocational School District ($1,475), Madison Adult Career Center ($6,190) and Miami Valley Career Technology Center ($7,377). 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 (3 to 10 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do dental assistant graduates earn?

Across 14 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $29,090 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 Ohio?

Yes. 23 public schools offer it, including Stark State College, University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College, Sinclair Community College, Auburn Career Center and Owens Community College.

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.