Dental Assistant Programs in Michigan

Michigan has 23 schools with dental assistant programs in this directory: 7 public and 16 private. Together they graduated 365 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $16,297 to $16,297, with a median of $16,297 across the 13 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $28,896 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Dorsey College-Dearborn, Washtenaw Community College and Grand Rapids Community College.

23
Schools with this program
365
Graduates last year
$16,297
Median program tuition
$28,896
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 23 dental assistant programs in Michigan

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Dorsey College-Dearborn

Detroit, MI

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$18,180
Graduates last year
41
Median earnings, 1 yr
$24,964
Type
Private for-profit

Washtenaw Community College

Ann Arbor, MI

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,736
Graduates last year
31
Median earnings, 1 yr
$40,576
Type
Public

Grand Rapids Community College

Grand Rapids, MI

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,270
Graduates last year
28
Median earnings, 1 yr
$37,473
Type
Public

Dorsey College-Roseville

Roseville, MI

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$17,640
Graduates last year
27
Median earnings, 1 yr
$24,964
Type
Private for-profit

Northwestern Michigan College

Traverse City, MI

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$6,073
Graduates last year
21
Type
Public

Delta College

University Center, MI

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,910
Graduates last year
16
Median earnings, 1 yr
$37,181
Type
Public

Ross College-Grand Rapids North

Grand Rapids, MI

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$16,297
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
14
Median earnings, 1 yr
$31,039
Type
Private for-profit

Mott Community College

Flint, MI

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$7,009
Graduates last year
12
Median earnings, 1 yr
$43,257
Type
Public

Dorsey College-Woodhaven

Woodhaven, MI

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$17,640
Graduates last year
7
Median earnings, 1 yr
$24,964
Type
Private for-profit

Lake Michigan College

Benton Harbor, MI

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,488
Type
Public

Common questions

How much does dental assistant training cost in Michigan?

The median published tuition is $16,297 (range $16,297 to $16,297, 13 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Ross Medical Education Center-Warren ($16,297), Ross Medical Education Center-Canton ($16,297) and Ross Medical Education Center-Roosevelt Park ($16,297). 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 (9 to 9 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do dental assistant graduates earn?

Across 21 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $28,896 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 Michigan?

Yes. 7 public schools offer it, including Washtenaw Community College, Grand Rapids Community College, Wayne County Community College District, Northwestern Michigan College and Delta 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.