Dental Assistant Programs in New Jersey

New Jersey has 14 schools with dental assistant programs in this directory: 6 public and 8 private. Together they graduated 324 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $12,342 to $20,333, with a median of $19,495 across the 8 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $33,317 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Advantage Career Institute, Lincoln Technical Institute-Iselin and American Institute-Clifton.

14
Schools with this program
324
Graduates last year
$19,495
Median program tuition
$33,317
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 14 dental assistant programs in New Jersey

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Advantage Career Institute

Eatontown, NJ

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Certificate
Program tuition
$12,342
Length
5 months
Graduates last year
63
Type
Private for-profit

Lincoln Technical Institute-Iselin

Iselin, NJ

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Certificate
Program tuition
$20,333
Length
10 months
Graduates last year
55
Median earnings, 1 yr
$37,627
Type
Private for-profit

American Institute-Clifton

Clifton, NJ

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Certificate
Program tuition
$19,495
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
42
Median earnings, 1 yr
$32,408
Type
Private for-profit

Fortis Institute-Wayne

Wayne, NJ

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Certificate
Program tuition
$19,976
Length
12 months
Graduates last year
42
Median earnings, 1 yr
$34,226
Type
Private for-profit

Camden County College

Blackwood, NJ

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,560
Graduates last year
30
Median earnings, 1 yr
$79,148
Type
Public

American Institute-Cherry Hill

Cherry Hill, NJ

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Certificate
Program tuition
$19,495
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
29
Median earnings, 1 yr
$32,408
Type
Private for-profit

Fortis Institute-Lawrenceville

Lawrenceville, NJ

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Certificate
Program tuition
$20,187
Length
12 months
Graduates last year
21
Median earnings, 1 yr
$34,226
Type
Private for-profit

American Institute-Toms River

Toms River, NJ

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Certificate
Program tuition
$19,495
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
19
Median earnings, 1 yr
$32,408
Type
Private for-profit

American Institute-Somerset

Somerset, NJ

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Certificate
Program tuition
$19,495
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
15
Median earnings, 1 yr
$32,408
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does dental assistant training cost in New Jersey?

The median published tuition is $19,495 (range $12,342 to $20,333, 8 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Advantage Career Institute ($12,342), American Institute-Clifton ($19,495) and American Institute-Cherry Hill ($19,495). 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 11 months to finish (5 to 12 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do dental assistant graduates earn?

Across 8 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $33,317 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 New Jersey?

Yes. 6 public schools offer it, including Camden County College, Burlington County Institute of Technology-Adult Education, Ocean County Vocational-Technical School, County College of Morris and Raritan Valley Community 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.