Carrington College-San Jose
San Jose, CA
- Award
- Certificate and Associate degree
- Program tuition
- $23,604
- Length
- 8 months
- Graduates last year
- 137
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $36,505
- Type
- Private for-profit
Dental Assistant Programs in San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA has 3 schools with dental assistant programs in this directory: 1 public and 2 private. Together they graduated 195 students from these programs in the latest federal count.
Graduates earned a median of $36,505 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.
The largest programs by graduates are at Carrington College-San Jose, San Jose City College and Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts.
3
Schools with this program
195
Graduates last year
$36,505
Median earnings, 1 yr after
All 3 dental assistant programs in San Jose, CA
San Jose City College
San Jose, CA
- Award
- Certificate and Associate degree
- Tuition (in-state, yearly)
- $1,366
- Graduates last year
- 36
- Type
- Public
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
San Jose, CA
- Award
- Certificate
- Graduates last year
- 22
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $34,704
- Type
- Private for-profit
Also within 30 miles of San Jose
Foothill College
Los Altos Hills, CA
- Award
- Certificate and Associate degree
- Tuition (in-state, yearly)
- $1,580
- Graduates last year
- 21
- Type
- Public
Unitek College
Fremont, CA
- Award
- Certificate
- Program tuition
- $16,214
- Length
- 10 months
- Graduates last year
- 63
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $39,720
- Type
- Private for-profit
College of San Mateo
San Mateo, CA
- Award
- Certificate and Associate degree
- Tuition (in-state, yearly)
- $1,332
- Graduates last year
- 20
- Type
- Public
Common questions
How much do dental assistant graduates earn?
Across 3 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $36,505 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 San Jose, CA?
Yes. 1 public school offer it, including San Jose City 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.