Dental Assistant Programs in Houston, TX

Houston, TX has 7 schools with dental assistant programs in this directory: 1 public and 6 private. Together they graduated 383 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $16,232 to $20,247, with a median of $17,400 across the 5 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $25,697 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, Pima Medical Institute-Houston and College of Health Care Professions.

7
Schools with this program
383
Graduates last year
$17,400
Median program tuition
$25,697
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 7 dental assistant programs in Houston, TX

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Pima Medical Institute-Houston

Houston, TX

Award
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

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

Fortis Institute

Houston, TX

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

Also within 30 miles of Houston

Common questions

How much does dental assistant training cost in Houston, TX?

The median published tuition is $17,400 (range $16,232 to $20,247, 5 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Pima Medical Institute-Houston ($16,232), The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest ($17,350) and College of Health Care Professions ($17,400). 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 12 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do dental assistant graduates earn?

Across 6 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $25,697 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 Houston, TX?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Houston 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.