Dental Assistant Programs in Virginia

Virginia has 11 schools with dental assistant programs in this directory: 7 public and 4 private. Together they graduated 179 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Graduates earned a median of $30,621 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at ECPI University, Wytheville Community College and Centura College-Norfolk.

11
Schools with this program
179
Graduates last year
$30,621
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 11 dental assistant programs in Virginia

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ECPI University

Virginia Beach, VA

Award
Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$18,484
Graduates last year
49
Median earnings, 1 yr
$34,022
Type
Private for-profit

Centura College-Norfolk

Norfolk, VA

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$16,637
Graduates last year
17
Median earnings, 1 yr
$31,576
Type
Private for-profit

Fortis College-Norfolk

Norfolk, VA

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$15,381
Graduates last year
11
Median earnings, 1 yr
$29,665
Type
Private for-profit

Fortis College-Richmond

Richmond, VA

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$16,345
Graduates last year
10
Median earnings, 1 yr
$29,665
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much do dental assistant graduates earn?

Across 4 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $30,621 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 Virginia?

Yes. 7 public schools offer it, including Wytheville Community College, Germanna Community College, J Sargeant Reynolds Community College, Northern Virginia Community College and Danville 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.