Dental assistant programs in Maryland
15 dental assistant programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free
13 schools offer these dental assisting programs, and Maryland has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.
Dental assistants care for patients, take x-rays, keep records and schedule appointments. Many programs take about a year and lead to a certificate or diploma, and some states require you to graduate from an accredited program and pass an exam.1 In Maryland, 1 of the 15 programs takes students without a high school diploma, and 5 are taught partly or fully online.
See the 15 programsHow much do dental assistant programs cost in Maryland?
$1,769 to $6,117 is what most dental assistant programs in Maryland cost if you pay yourself
That is the middle half of the 15 programs with a price. All of them: $395 to $20,223
In the typical program
- Finished the program
- 75%
- Working 6 months later
- 80%
- Earned a year, estimated
- about $26,800
- Length
- 13 to 32 weeks
Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Maryland may also offer dental assistant programs. How these figures are made
Dental assistant programs in Baltimore, Easton, Washington and other Maryland cities
Choosing an area filters the list below. 3 programs are online.
All 15 dental assistant programs in Maryland approved for WIOA funding
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15 programs
Expanded Function Dental Assistant (52 Credit Hours)
Fortis College
Landover
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$23,500Price if you pay yourself$17,379Program website, Expanded Function Dental Assistant (52 Credit Hours) at Fortis CollegeMore details about Expanded Function Dental Assistant (52 Credit Hours) at Fortis College
- Finished
- 58%
- Working at 6 months
- 79%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,870
- Length
- 44 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,247
- Students counted
- 656
- a year, estimated
- $23,500
- price
- $17,379
Basic Dental Assistant & Radiology (118 Clock Hours)
Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$25,600Price if you pay yourself$1,663Program website, Basic Dental Assistant & Radiology (118 Clock Hours) at Anne Arundel Community CollegeMore details about Basic Dental Assistant & Radiology (118 Clock Hours) at Anne Arundel Community College
- Finished
- 65%
- Working at 6 months
- 60%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,412
- Length
- 13 weeks, 9 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 358
- a year, estimated
- $25,600
- price
- $1,663
Dental Assisting (1040 Clock Hours)
Fortis Institute-Towson
Towson
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$24,000Price if you pay yourself$20,223Program website, Dental Assisting (1040 Clock Hours) at Fortis Institute-TowsonMore details about Dental Assisting (1040 Clock Hours) at Fortis Institute-Towson
- Finished
- 44%
- Working at 6 months
- 81%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,991
- Length
- 57 weeks, 18 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $900
- Students counted
- 208
- a year, estimated
- $24,000
- price
- $20,223
Introduction To Dental Assisting (40 Clock Hours)
Howard Community College
Based in Columbia, MD
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$28,100Price if you pay yourself$2,240Program website, Introduction To Dental Assisting (40 Clock Hours) at Howard Community CollegeMore details about Introduction To Dental Assisting (40 Clock Hours) at Howard Community College
- Finished
- 89%
- Working at 6 months
- 65%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,034
- Length
- 8 weeks, 5 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 184
- a year, estimated
- $28,100
- price
- $2,240
Dental Assisting (87 Clock Hours)
Chesapeake College
Wye Mills
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$34,400Price if you pay yourself$1,875Program website, Dental Assisting (87 Clock Hours) at Chesapeake CollegeMore details about Dental Assisting (87 Clock Hours) at Chesapeake College
- Finished
- 57%
- Working at 6 months
- 87%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,589
- Length
- 16 weeks, 5 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $430
- Students counted
- 180
- a year, estimated
- $34,400
- price
- $1,875
Dental Assisting (128 clock hours)
Dental Assistant School of Maryland, LLC
Ellicott City
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$31,400Price if you pay yourself$3,671Program website, Dental Assisting (128 clock hours) at Dental Assistant School of Maryland, LLCMore details about Dental Assisting (128 clock hours) at Dental Assistant School of Maryland, LLC
- Finished
- 83%
- Working at 6 months
- 90%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,846
- Length
- 13 weeks, 9 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $225
- Students counted
- 135
- a year, estimated
- $31,400
- price
- $3,671
Dental Assistant (177 clock hours)
Community College Of Baltimore County
Baltimore
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$22,100Price if you pay yourself$2,377Program website, Dental Assistant (177 clock hours) at Community College Of Baltimore CountyMore details about Dental Assistant (177 clock hours) at Community College Of Baltimore County
- Finished
- 87%
- Working at 6 months
- 66%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,533
- Length
- 20 weeks, 5 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $581
- Students counted
- 130
- a year, estimated
- $22,100
- price
- $2,377
Expanded Function Dental Assistant (1035 Clock Hours)
All-State Career, Inc.
Baltimore
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$20,700Price if you pay yourself$19,194Program website, Expanded Function Dental Assistant (1035 Clock Hours) at All-State Career, Inc.More details about Expanded Function Dental Assistant (1035 Clock Hours) at All-State Career, Inc.
- Finished
- 39%
- Working at 6 months
- 80%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,187
- Length
- 48 weeks, 21 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,616
- Students counted
- 123
- a year, estimated
- $20,700
- price
- $19,194
Dental Assisting (37 Credit Hours)
Hagerstown Community College
Hagerstown
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$24,400Price if you pay yourself$7,484Program website, Dental Assisting (37 Credit Hours) at Hagerstown Community CollegeMore details about Dental Assisting (37 Credit Hours) at Hagerstown Community College
- Finished
- 63%
- Working at 6 months
- 80%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,088
- Length
- 52 weeks, 6 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,286
- Students counted
- 99
- a year, estimated
- $24,400
- price
- $7,484
Dental Assistant Training (98 Clock Hours)
Carroll Community College
Westminster
Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimated$27,900Price if you pay yourself$2,034Program website, Dental Assistant Training (98 Clock Hours) at Carroll Community CollegeMore details about Dental Assistant Training (98 Clock Hours) at Carroll Community College
- Finished
- 97%
- Working at 6 months
- 61%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,982
- Length
- 13 weeks, 9 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $387
- Students counted
- 87
- a year, estimated
- $27,900
- price
- $2,034
General Chairside Expanded Functions Dental Asst (39 clock hours)
Chesapeake College
Wye Mills
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$39,500Price if you pay yourself$640Program website, General Chairside Expanded Functions Dental Asst (39 clock hours) at Chesapeake CollegeMore details about General Chairside Expanded Functions Dental Asst (39 clock hours) at Chesapeake College
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- 100%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,863
- Length
- 4 weeks, 10 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $60
- Students counted
- 36
- a year, estimated
- $39,500
- price
- $640
Dental Assistant (102 Clock Hours)
Wor-Wic Community College
Salisbury
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$32,100Price if you pay yourself$1,198Program website, Dental Assistant (102 Clock Hours) at Wor-Wic Community CollegeMore details about Dental Assistant (102 Clock Hours) at Wor-Wic Community College
- Finished
- 78%
- Working at 6 months
- 92%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,018
- Length
- 16 weeks, 6 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $400
- Students counted
- 23
- a year, estimated
- $32,100
- price
- $1,198
Infection Control for the Dental Assistant (15 clock hours)
Chesapeake College
Based in Wye Mills, MD
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$395Program website, Infection Control for the Dental Assistant (15 clock hours) at Chesapeake CollegeMore details about Infection Control for the Dental Assistant (15 clock hours) at Chesapeake College
- Finished
- 75%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 1 week, 15 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $85
- Students counted
- 13
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $395
Dental Assistant Bootcamp (250 clock hours)
QS Academy, Inc.
Based in Austin, TX
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$3,450Program website, Dental Assistant Bootcamp (250 clock hours) at QS Academy, Inc.More details about Dental Assistant Bootcamp (250 clock hours) at QS Academy, Inc.
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 16 weeks, 16 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $3,450
Expanded Function Dental Assistant Program (457 clock hours)
Gandhi Health Care, LLC
Pikesville
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$4,750Program website, Expanded Function Dental Assistant Program (457 clock hours) at Gandhi Health Care, LLCMore details about Expanded Function Dental Assistant Program (457 clock hours) at Gandhi Health Care, LLC
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 14 weeks, 33 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,217
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $4,750
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How to pay for dental assistant programs in Maryland
WIOA funding can pay for dental assistant programs in Maryland
Every program on this page is approved for WIOA funding: public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. It can pay for training for eligible adults, people who lost their job and young people.2People on public assistance, with a low income or lacking basic skills come first, and veterans have priority.3
Ask at an American Job Center
Eligibility rules apply, and services vary from state to state. Your local American Job Center can tell you whether you qualify. The Department of Labor's page links to the center finder, or call 1-877-US-2JOBS (1-877-872-5627).4
Financial aid and grants for dental assistant programs
Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.56
GI Bill for dental assistant programs
Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.7
The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.
Does WIOA pay for job training? Who qualifies and how to apply
Quick facts: Dental assistant programs in Maryland
- programs with a price cost under $2,000
- 5 of 15
- lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
- 2nd of 32
- other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
- 9 of 22
- dental assistant programs here, against the typical state's 12
- 15 vs 12
State comparisons use the same figures as the dental assistant programs by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).
Where the Maryland dental assisting program numbers come from
Which Maryland dental assisting programs are on this list?
These are the dental assisting programs Maryland approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).8 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Maryland offers.
How Maryland dental assisting program prices are reported
The price is tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported it. Prices under $100 are treated as not reported, because the file holds many blanks entered as $0. Check the current price with the school.
What the graduate results of these programs measure
The figures at the top of this page are the middle program among those that report results: half did better, half did worse. Results describe students who left each program in recent years: the share who finished, the share working in the second quarter after leaving, and the middle earnings of those working in that quarter. States report earnings for that one quarter because they take them from the wage reports employers file every three months. The yearly figure here is that quarter times four, rounded to the nearest $100: an estimate, and an early one, since it is measured about half a year after training. The quarter as reported is under "More details" on each program. Results are withheld for small programs, and they describe past students, so they are no guarantee.
Why do some dental assisting programs say "Not reported"?
Where a school or the state left a field empty, or the Department of Labor withheld it, the page says "Not reported". Nothing here is estimated to fill a gap.
Why the kind of school is left off each program
The file also records whether a school is public, private or nonprofit, but those entries are wrong too often to print next to a school's name, so this page leaves them out.
Other training in Maryland
Sources for the facts about dental assistant programs in Maryland
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- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Dental Assistants
- US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
- US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
- US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
- US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
- US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List