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Dental assistant programs in Michigan

39 dental assistant programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

35 schools offer these dental assisting programs, and Michigan 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 Michigan, 11 of the 39 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 6 are taught partly or fully online.

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How much do dental assistant programs cost in Michigan?

$3,874 to $16,297 is what most dental assistant programs in Michigan cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 39 programs with a price. All of them: $1,199 to $23,280

In the typical program

Finished the program
62%
Working 6 months later
81%
Earned a year, estimated
about $25,800
Length
14 to 44 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 Michigan may also offer dental assistant programs. How these figures are made

Are there free dental assistant programs in Michigan?

Dental assistant programs in Detroit, Grand Rapids, Flint and other Michigan cities

Areas with 10 or more programs have a page of their own. Choosing another area filters the list below. 6 more programs are in 6 other areas, 2 in smaller cities and towns and 2 online.

All 39 dental assistant programs in Michigan approved for WIOA funding

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39 programs

  • Dental assistantHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Dental Assistant

    Dorsey College - Dearborn

    Detroit

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Dorsey College - Dearborn, Detroit · Dental assistant · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$21,500
    Price if you pay yourself$23,280
    Program website, Dental Assistant at Dorsey College - Dearborn
    More details about Dental Assistant at Dorsey College - Dearborn
    Finished
    39%
    Working at 6 months
    79%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,369
    Length
    48 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    141
    a year, estimated
    $21,500
    price
    $23,280
  • Dental assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Dental Assisting

    Michigan Dental Assisting School LLC

    Farmington Hills

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Michigan Dental Assisting School LLC, Farmington Hills · Dental assistant · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,749
    Program website, Dental Assisting at Michigan Dental Assisting School LLC
    More details about Dental Assisting at Michigan Dental Assisting School LLC
    Finished
    90%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    10 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    96
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,749
  • Dental assistantSeveral formatsHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Dental Assistant

    Ross Medical Education Center

    Warren

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Ross Medical Education Center, Warren · Dental assistant · Several formats · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$23,300
    Price if you pay yourself$16,297
    Program website, Dental Assistant at Ross Medical Education Center
    More details about Dental Assistant at Ross Medical Education Center
    Finished
    38%
    Working at 6 months
    81%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,824
    Length
    36 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    83
    a year, estimated
    $23,300
    price
    $16,297
  • Dental assistantHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Dental Assistant

    Dorsey College

    Roseville

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Dorsey College, Roseville · Dental assistant · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$19,600
    Price if you pay yourself$23,280
    Program website, Dental Assistant at Dorsey College
    More details about Dental Assistant at Dorsey College
    Finished
    57%
    Working at 6 months
    80%
    Earned in a quarter
    $4,893
    Length
    48 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    78
    a year, estimated
    $19,600
    price
    $23,280
  • Dental assistant (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Dental Assisting - AAS

    Delta College

    University Center

    No diploma needed

    Delta College, University Center · Dental assistant (associate degree) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$20,800
    Price if you pay yourself$12,965
    Program website, Dental Assisting - AAS at Delta College
    More details about Dental Assisting - AAS at Delta College
    Finished
    24%
    Working at 6 months
    71%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,201
    Length
    104 weeks, 18 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $5,848
    Students counted
    71
    a year, estimated
    $20,800
    price
    $12,965
  • Dental assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Dental Assisting

    Wayne County Community College District

    Detroit

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Wayne County Community College District, Detroit · Dental assistant · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$25,800
    Price if you pay yourself$9,183
    Program website, Dental Assisting at Wayne County Community College District
    More details about Dental Assisting at Wayne County Community College District
    Finished
    25%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,439
    Length
    40 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,460
    Students counted
    56
    a year, estimated
    $25,800
    price
    $9,183
  • Dental assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Entry Level Dental Assisting

    Dental Careers of Michigan Inc.

    Southfield

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Dental Careers of Michigan Inc., Southfield · Dental assistant · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$24,900
    Price if you pay yourself$4,995
    Program website, Entry Level Dental Assisting at Dental Careers of Michigan Inc.
    More details about Entry Level Dental Assisting at Dental Careers of Michigan Inc.
    Finished
    93%
    Working at 6 months
    77%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,236
    Length
    10 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    46
    a year, estimated
    $24,900
    price
    $4,995
  • Dental assistantSeveral formatsHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Dental Assistant

    Ross Medical Education Center

    Canton

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Ross Medical Education Center, Canton · Dental assistant · Several formats · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$31,500
    Price if you pay yourself$16,297
    Program website, Dental Assistant at Ross Medical Education Center
    More details about Dental Assistant at Ross Medical Education Center
    Finished
    44%
    Working at 6 months
    64%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,883
    Length
    36 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    46
    a year, estimated
    $31,500
    price
    $16,297
  • Dental assistantSeveral formatsHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Dental Assistant

    Ross Medical Education Center

    Lansing

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Ross Medical Education Center, Lansing · Dental assistant · Several formats · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$29,300
    Price if you pay yourself$16,297
    Program website, Dental Assistant at Ross Medical Education Center
    More details about Dental Assistant at Ross Medical Education Center
    Finished
    71%
    Working at 6 months
    91%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,337
    Length
    30 weeks, 24 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    41
    a year, estimated
    $29,300
    price
    $16,297
  • Dental assistantSeveral formatsNo diploma needed

    Dental Assistant

    Ross Medical Education Center

    Flint

    No diploma needed

    Ross Medical Education Center, Flint · Dental assistant · Several formats · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$23,500
    Price if you pay yourself$16,297
    Program website, Dental Assistant at Ross Medical Education Center
    More details about Dental Assistant at Ross Medical Education Center
    Finished
    35%
    Working at 6 months
    76%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,874
    Length
    36 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    38
    a year, estimated
    $23,500
    price
    $16,297
  • Dental assistantIn personPrerequisite courses

    Dental Assisting

    Washtenaw Community College

    Ann Arbor

    Prerequisite courses

    Washtenaw Community College, Ann Arbor · Dental assistant · In person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimated$44,400
    Price if you pay yourself$9,335
    Program website, Dental Assisting at Washtenaw Community College
    More details about Dental Assisting at Washtenaw Community College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    82%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,101
    Length
    45 weeks, 23 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,699
    Students counted
    34
    a year, estimated
    $44,400
    price
    $9,335
  • Dental assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Dental Assisting Certificate

    Mott Community College

    Flint

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Mott Community College, Flint · Dental assistant · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$19,600
    Price if you pay yourself$12,823
    Program website, Dental Assisting Certificate at Mott Community College
    More details about Dental Assisting Certificate at Mott Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    80%
    Earned in a quarter
    $4,895
    Length
    65 weeks, 17 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    34
    a year, estimated
    $19,600
    price
    $12,823
  • Dental assistantSeveral formatsHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Dental Assistant

    Ross Medical Education Center

    Kentwood

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Ross Medical Education Center, Kentwood · Dental assistant · Several formats · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$28,400
    Price if you pay yourself$16,297
    Program website, Dental Assistant at Ross Medical Education Center
    More details about Dental Assistant at Ross Medical Education Center
    Finished
    71%
    Working at 6 months
    93%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,111
    Length
    36 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    34
    a year, estimated
    $28,400
    price
    $16,297
  • Dental assistantSeveral formatsHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Dental Assistant

    Ross Medical Education Center

    Portage

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Ross Medical Education Center, Portage · Dental assistant · Several formats · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$28,200
    Price if you pay yourself$16,297
    Program website, Dental Assistant at Ross Medical Education Center
    More details about Dental Assistant at Ross Medical Education Center
    Finished
    55%
    Working at 6 months
    78%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,041
    Length
    36 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    32
    a year, estimated
    $28,200
    price
    $16,297
  • Dental assistant (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Dental Assisting

    Mott Community College

    Flint

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Mott Community College, Flint · Dental assistant (associate degree) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$29,300
    Price if you pay yourself$17,238
    Program website, Dental Assisting at Mott Community College
    More details about Dental Assisting at Mott Community College
    Finished
    79%
    Working at 6 months
    86%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,321
    Length
    84 weeks, 18 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    29
    a year, estimated
    $29,300
    price
    $17,238
  • Dental assistantSeveral formatsHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Dental Assistant

    Ross College

    Grand Rapids

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Ross College, Grand Rapids · Dental assistant · Several formats · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$34,000
    Price if you pay yourself$16,297
    Program website, Dental Assistant at Ross College
    More details about Dental Assistant at Ross College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    89%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,510
    Length
    36 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    28
    a year, estimated
    $34,000
    price
    $16,297
  • Dental assistantSeveral formatsNo diploma needed

    Dental Assistant

    Ross Medical Education Center - Roosevelt Park in Muskegon

    Muskegon

    No diploma needed

    Ross Medical Education Center - Roosevelt Park in Muskegon, Muskegon · Dental assistant · Several formats · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$27,600
    Price if you pay yourself$16,297
    Program website, Dental Assistant at Ross Medical Education Center - Roosevelt Park in Muskegon
    More details about Dental Assistant at Ross Medical Education Center - Roosevelt Park in Muskegon
    Finished
    62%
    Working at 6 months
    94%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,890
    Length
    36 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    28
    a year, estimated
    $27,600
    price
    $16,297
  • Dental assistantHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Dental Assistant

    Dorsey College

    Woodhaven

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Dorsey College, Woodhaven · Dental assistant · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$16,000
    Price if you pay yourself$23,280
    Program website, Dental Assistant at Dorsey College
    More details about Dental Assistant at Dorsey College
    Finished
    36%
    Working at 6 months
    69%
    Earned in a quarter
    $3,989
    Length
    48 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    28
    a year, estimated
    $16,000
    price
    $23,280
  • Dental assistantSeveral formatsHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Dental Assistant

    Ross Medical Education Center

    Davison

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Ross Medical Education Center, Davison · Dental assistant · Several formats · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$24,300
    Price if you pay yourself$16,297
    Program website, Dental Assistant at Ross Medical Education Center
    More details about Dental Assistant at Ross Medical Education Center
    Finished
    43%
    Working at 6 months
    91%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,077
    Length
    36 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    23
    a year, estimated
    $24,300
    price
    $16,297
  • Dental assistantIn personNo diploma needed

    Clinical Dental Assistant

    North Central Michigan College

    Petoskey

    No diploma needed

    North Central Michigan College, Petoskey · Dental assistant · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,800
    Program website, Clinical Dental Assistant at North Central Michigan College
    More details about Clinical Dental Assistant at North Central Michigan College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    8 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    22
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,800
  • Dental assistantSeveral formatsNo diploma needed

    Dental Assistant

    Ross Medical Education Center

    Saginaw

    No diploma needed

    Ross Medical Education Center, Saginaw · Dental assistant · Several formats · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$19,200
    Price if you pay yourself$16,297
    Program website, Dental Assistant at Ross Medical Education Center
    More details about Dental Assistant at Ross Medical Education Center
    Finished
    63%
    Working at 6 months
    78%
    Earned in a quarter
    $4,788
    Length
    36 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    22
    a year, estimated
    $19,200
    price
    $16,297
  • Dental assistantOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    DA-3000: Dental Assistant

    MedCerts

    Based in Livonia, MI

    High school diploma or equivalent

    MedCerts, based in Livonia, MI · Dental assistant · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$32,100
    Price if you pay yourself$4,000
    Program website, DA-3000: Dental Assistant at MedCerts
    More details about DA-3000: Dental Assistant at MedCerts
    Finished
    88%
    Working at 6 months
    67%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,034
    Length
    14 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    20
    a year, estimated
    $32,100
    price
    $4,000
  • Dental assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Dental Assistant

    Mid Michigan College

    Harrison

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Mid Michigan College, Harrison · Dental assistant · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$23,200
    Price if you pay yourself$2,300
    Program website, Dental Assistant at Mid Michigan College
    More details about Dental Assistant at Mid Michigan College
    Finished
    94%
    Working at 6 months
    85%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,791
    Length
    10 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    18
    a year, estimated
    $23,200
    price
    $2,300
  • Dental assistantIn personNo diploma needed

    Dental Assisting - Advanced Certificate

    Delta College

    University Center

    No diploma needed

    Delta College, University Center · Dental assistant · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$10,127
    Program website, Dental Assisting - Advanced Certificate at Delta College
    More details about Dental Assisting - Advanced Certificate at Delta College
    Finished
    26%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,000
    Students counted
    17
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $10,127
  • Dental assistantSeveral formatsHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Dental Assistant

    Ross Medical Education Center

    New Baltimore

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Ross Medical Education Center, New Baltimore · Dental assistant · Several formats · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$28,200
    Price if you pay yourself$16,297
    Program website, Dental Assistant at Ross Medical Education Center
    More details about Dental Assistant at Ross Medical Education Center
    Finished
    56%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,047
    Length
    36 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    15
    a year, estimated
    $28,200
    price
    $16,297
  • Dental assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Dental Assistant

    Ross Medical Education Center

    Ann Arbor

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Ross Medical Education Center, Ann Arbor · Dental assistant · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$24,000
    Price if you pay yourself$16,297
    Program website, Dental Assistant at Ross Medical Education Center
    More details about Dental Assistant at Ross Medical Education Center
    Finished
    67%
    Working at 6 months
    83%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,006
    Length
    36 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    14
    a year, estimated
    $24,000
    price
    $16,297
  • Dental assistant (associate degree)In personEducation and courses

    Dental Assisting AAAS (393)

    Grand Rapids Community College

    Grand Rapids

    Education and courses

    Grand Rapids Community College, Grand Rapids · Dental assistant (associate degree) · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$34,100
    Price if you pay yourself$14,000
    Program website, Dental Assisting AAAS (393) at Grand Rapids Community College
    More details about Dental Assisting AAAS (393) at Grand Rapids Community College
    Finished
    83%
    Working at 6 months
    92%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,535
    Length
    60 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,000
    Students counted
    12
    a year, estimated
    $34,100
    price
    $14,000
  • Dental assistantIn personNo diploma needed

    Dental Assisting

    Thompson M-TEC

    Holland

    No diploma needed

    Thompson M-TEC, Holland · Dental assistant · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$45,000
    Price if you pay yourself$3,345
    Program website, Dental Assisting at Thompson M-TEC
    More details about Dental Assisting at Thompson M-TEC
    Finished
    67%
    Working at 6 months
    75%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,257
    Length
    28 weeks, 6 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    11
    a year, estimated
    $45,000
    price
    $3,345
  • Dental assistantIn personNo diploma needed

    Dental Assisting

    Monroe County Community College

    Monroe

    No diploma needed

    Monroe County Community College, Monroe · Dental assistant · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,199
    Program website, Dental Assisting at Monroe County Community College
    More details about Dental Assisting at Monroe County Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    9 weeks, 7 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,199
  • Dental assistantSeveral formatsNo diploma needed

    Dental Assistant Program

    Sanilac Career Center

    Peck

    No diploma needed

    Sanilac Career Center, Peck · Dental assistant · Several formats · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,299
    Program website, Dental Assistant Program at Sanilac Career Center
    More details about Dental Assistant Program at Sanilac Career Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    14 weeks, 9 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,299
  • Dental assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Dental Assistant Training Program

    Bay College

    Escanaba

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Bay College, Escanaba · Dental assistant · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,500
    Program website, Dental Assistant Training Program at Bay College
    More details about Dental Assistant Training Program at Bay College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    9 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,500
  • Dental assistantOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Clinical Dental Assistant (Vouchers Included)

    Central Michigan University

    Based in Mt Pleasant, MI

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Central Michigan University, based in Mt Pleasant, MI · Dental assistant · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,995
    Program website, Clinical Dental Assistant (Vouchers Included) at Central Michigan University
    More details about Clinical Dental Assistant (Vouchers Included) at Central Michigan University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    48 weeks, 6 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,995
  • Dental assistantSeveral formatsHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Dental Assisting

    Academy of Medical Professions

    Port Huron

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Academy of Medical Professions, Port Huron · Dental assistant · Several formats · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,200
    Program website, Dental Assisting at Academy of Medical Professions
    More details about Dental Assisting at Academy of Medical Professions
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    10 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,200
  • Dental assistantHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Dental Assisting

    Macomb Community College

    Warren

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Macomb Community College, Warren · Dental assistant · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,508
    Program website, Dental Assisting at Macomb Community College
    More details about Dental Assisting at Macomb Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 10 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $630
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,508
  • Dental front officeSeveral formatsNo diploma needed

    Dental Office Assistant

    Healthcare Career Institute LLC

    Southfield

    No diploma needed

    Healthcare Career Institute LLC, Southfield · Dental front office · Several formats · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,000
    Program website, Dental Office Assistant at Healthcare Career Institute LLC
    More details about Dental Office Assistant at Healthcare Career Institute LLC
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    8 weeks, 13 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $5,000
  • Dental assistantIn personNo diploma needed

    A One Day Dentures Implants & Family Dentistry

    A One Day Dentures Implants & Family Dentistry

    Southfield

    No diploma needed

    A One Day Dentures Implants & Family Dentistry, Southfield · Dental assistant · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,995
    More details about A One Day Dentures Implants & Family Dentistry at A One Day Dentures Implants & Family Dentistry
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $5,995
  • Dental assistantSeveral formatsHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Dental Support Technician

    Healthcare Career Institute LLC

    Southfield

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Healthcare Career Institute LLC, Southfield · Dental assistant · Several formats · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$9,500
    Program website, Dental Support Technician at Healthcare Career Institute LLC
    More details about Dental Support Technician at Healthcare Career Institute LLC
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    10 weeks, 26 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $9,500
  • Dental assistantIn personEducation and courses

    Dental Assistant Certificate Option (392)

    Grand Rapids Community College

    Grand Rapids

    Education and courses

    Grand Rapids Community College, Grand Rapids · Dental assistant · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$11,790
    Program website, Dental Assistant Certificate Option (392) at Grand Rapids Community College
    More details about Dental Assistant Certificate Option (392) at Grand Rapids Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    37 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,370
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $11,790
  • Dental assistantSeveral formatsHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Dental Assistant

    Ross Medical Education Center

    Brighton

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Ross Medical Education Center, Brighton · Dental assistant · Several formats · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$15,897
    Program website, Dental Assistant at Ross Medical Education Center
    More details about Dental Assistant at Ross Medical Education Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    36 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $15,897

How to pay for dental assistant programs in Michigan

WIOA funding can pay for dental assistant programs in Michigan

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.

Quick facts: Dental assistant programs in Michigan

programs with a price cost under $3,000
6 of 39
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
31st of 32
other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
6 of 22
dental assistant programs here, against the typical state's 12
39 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 Michigan dental assisting program numbers come from

Which Michigan dental assisting programs are on this list?

These are the dental assisting programs Michigan 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 Michigan offers.

How Michigan 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 Michigan

Sources for the facts about dental assistant programs in Michigan

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Dental Assistants
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  5. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  7. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  8. 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