Dental Assistant Programs in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania has 18 schools with dental assistant programs in this directory: 9 public and 9 private. Together they graduated 218 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $4,650 to $33,160, with a median of $18,480 across the 5 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $36,368 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at All-State Career School, Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center and YTI Career Institute-York.

18
Schools with this program
218
Graduates last year
$18,480
Median program tuition
$36,368
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 18 dental assistant programs in Pennsylvania

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All-State Career School

Essington, PA

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$20,187
Length
12 months
Graduates last year
63
Median earnings, 1 yr
$30,609
Type
Private for-profit

YTI Career Institute-York

York, PA

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$13,092
Graduates last year
25
Median earnings, 1 yr
$32,917
Type
Private for-profit

Manor College

Jenkintown, PA

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$23,180
Graduates last year
15
Median earnings, 1 yr
$60,100
Type
Private nonprofit

Harcum College

Bryn Mawr, PA

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$33,620
Graduates last year
8
Median earnings, 1 yr
$70,822
Type
Private nonprofit

Central Penn College

Summerdale, PA

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$20,430
Graduates last year
4
Type
Private for-profit

Fortis Institute-Scranton

Scranton, PA

Award
Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$15,433
Graduates last year
1
Median earnings, 1 yr
$38,868
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does dental assistant training cost in Pennsylvania?

The median published tuition is $18,480 (range $4,650 to $33,160, 5 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center ($4,650), Great Lakes Institute of Technology ($18,480) and All-State Career School ($20,187). 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 10 months to finish (7 to 18 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do dental assistant graduates earn?

Across 10 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $36,368 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 Pennsylvania?

Yes. 9 public schools offer it, including Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center, Westmoreland County Community College, Harrisburg Area Community College, Luzerne County Community College and Lancaster County Career and Technology Center.

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.