Dental Assistant Programs in Indiana

Indiana has 12 schools with dental assistant programs in this directory: 4 public and 8 private. Together they graduated 305 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $16,160 to $16,297, with a median of $16,297 across the 7 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $30,333 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Ivy Tech Community College, University of Southern Indiana and Caris College.

12
Schools with this program
305
Graduates last year
$16,297
Median program tuition
$30,333
Median earnings, 1 yr after

Dental Assistant Programs by city in Indiana

All 12 dental assistant programs in Indiana

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Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, IN

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$5,154
Graduates last year
127
Median earnings, 1 yr
$37,761
Type
Public

Caris College

Jeffersonville, IN

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Certificate
Program tuition
$16,160
Length
10 months
Graduates last year
22
Type
Private for-profit

Fortis College-Indianapolis

Indianapolis, IN

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$15,929
Graduates last year
18
Median earnings, 1 yr
$31,481
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does dental assistant training cost in Indiana?

The median published tuition is $16,297 (range $16,160 to $16,297, 7 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Caris College ($16,160), Ross Medical Education Center-Fort Wayne ($16,297) and Ross Medical Education Center-Granger ($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 10 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do dental assistant graduates earn?

Across 10 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $30,333 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 Indiana?

Yes. 4 public schools offer it, including Ivy Tech Community College, University of Southern Indiana, Indiana University-Indianapolis and Indiana University-Northwest.

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.