Dental Assistant Programs in Texas

Texas has 35 schools with dental assistant programs in this directory: 9 public and 26 private. Together they graduated 1,536 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $14,511 to $24,520, with a median of $17,400 across the 21 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $27,053 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest, Concorde Career College-Grand Prairie and Concorde Career College-San Antonio.

35
Schools with this program
1,536
Graduates last year
$17,400
Median program tuition
$27,053
Median earnings, 1 yr after

Dental Assistant Programs by city in Texas

All 35 dental assistant programs in Texas

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Concorde Career College-San Antonio

San Antonio, TX

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$18,055
Length
8 months
Graduates last year
103
Median earnings, 1 yr
$29,601
Type
Private for-profit

Pima Medical Institute-El Paso

El Paso, TX

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Certificate
Program tuition
$16,232
Length
8 months
Graduates last year
81
Median earnings, 1 yr
$32,195
Type
Private for-profit

Concorde Career College-Dallas

Dallas, TX

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Certificate
Program tuition
$17,882
Length
8 months
Graduates last year
77
Median earnings, 1 yr
$33,867
Type
Private for-profit

Miller-Motte College-STVT-McAllen

McAllen, TX

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Certificate
Program tuition
$24,520
Length
15 months
Graduates last year
67
Median earnings, 1 yr
$24,760
Type
Private for-profit

Pima Medical Institute-Houston

Houston, TX

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Certificate
Program tuition
$16,232
Length
8 months
Graduates last year
67
Median earnings, 1 yr
$32,195
Type
Private for-profit

College of Health Care Professions

Houston, TX

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Certificate
Program tuition
$17,400
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
52
Median earnings, 1 yr
$25,647
Type
Private for-profit

Tyler Junior College

Tyler, TX

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,424
Graduates last year
26
Type
Public

Lamar State College-Orange

Orange, TX

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$3,540
Graduates last year
24
Type
Public

PCI Health Training Center

Dallas, TX

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Certificate
Program tuition
$15,247
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
23
Median earnings, 1 yr
$30,065
Type
Private for-profit

Pima Medical Institute-San Antonio

San Antonio, TX

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Certificate
Program tuition
$16,232
Length
8 months
Graduates last year
22
Median earnings, 1 yr
$32,195
Type
Private for-profit

San Antonio College

San Antonio, TX

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Associate degree and Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$3,412
Graduates last year
22
Type
Public

Grayson College

Denison, TX

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$3,052
Graduates last year
21
Type
Public

El Paso Community College

El Paso, TX

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$3,274
Graduates last year
18
Median earnings, 1 yr
$59,292
Type
Public

Fortis Institute

Houston, TX

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Certificate
Program tuition
$20,247
Length
12 months
Graduates last year
15
Median earnings, 1 yr
$25,746
Type
Private for-profit

Milan Institute-Amarillo

Amarillo, TX

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Certificate
Program tuition
$14,511
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
13
Median earnings, 1 yr
$30,172
Type
Private for-profit

Del Mar College

Corpus Christi, TX

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$3,440
Graduates last year
11
Median earnings, 1 yr
$65,299
Type
Public

Remington College-Fort Worth Campus

North Richland Hills, TX

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$22,171
Graduates last year
10
Median earnings, 1 yr
$27,053
Type
Private nonprofit

Vernon College

Vernon, TX

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$3,720
Graduates last year
5
Type
Public

Common questions

How much does dental assistant training cost in Texas?

The median published tuition is $17,400 (range $14,511 to $24,520, 21 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Milan Institute-Amarillo ($14,511), PCI Health Training Center ($15,247) and Pima Medical Institute-El Paso ($16,232). 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 15 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do dental assistant graduates earn?

Across 26 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $27,053 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 Texas?

Yes. 9 public schools offer it, including Houston Community College, Tyler Junior College, Lamar State College-Orange, San Antonio College and Grayson 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.