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Dental assistant programs in Chicago, Illinois

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

23 schools offer these dental assisting programs with classes in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area, and every one is approved for workforce funding: 24 by Illinois and 5 by Indiana. 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 Chicago, 7 of the 29 programs take students without a high school diploma, 7 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 15 ask for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 29 programs here are dental assistant (26 programs) and dental front office (3 programs).

See the 29 programs

All 34 dental assistant programs in Illinois, including online programs

How much do dental assistant programs cost in Chicago?

$1,300 to $7,730

is what the 5 programs with a price cost if you pay yourself

In the typical program

Finished the program
Not enough data
1 program reports it; a typical figure needs 5
Working 6 months later
Not enough data
2 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Earned a year, estimated
Not enough data
2 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Length
10 to 20 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 Chicago may also offer dental assistant programs. How these figures are made

Are there free dental assistant programs in Chicago?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 29 dental assistant programs in Chicago approved for WIOA funding

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29 programs

  • Dental assistantIn personEducation and courses

    Clinical Dental Assisting VS

    Elgin Comm. College District #509

    Elgin

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Elgin Comm. College District #509, ElginDental assistant · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$29,200
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out

    3 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Clinical Dental Assisting VS at Elgin Comm. College District #509
    More details about Clinical Dental Assisting VS at Elgin Comm. College District #509
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    84%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,306
    Length
    40 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    73
    Earned a year, estimated
    $29,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    students trained with WIOA funding
    3
    Program website, Clinical Dental Assisting VS at Elgin Comm. College District #509

  • Dental assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Dental Assisting And Dental Radiology

    Dental Assistant Training School Of Northwest Indiana

    Dyer

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Dental Assistant Training School Of Northwest Indiana, DyerDental assistantIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$24,100
    Price if you pay yourself$3,400

    32 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Dental Assisting And Dental Radiology at Dental Assistant Training School Of Northwest Indiana
    More details about Dental Assisting And Dental Radiology at Dental Assistant Training School Of Northwest Indiana
    Finished
    97%
    Working at 6 months
    65%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,028
    Length
    12 weeks, 6 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $400
    Students counted
    39
    Earned a year, estimated
    $24,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,400
    students trained with WIOA funding
    32
    Program website, Dental Assisting And Dental Radiology at Dental Assistant Training School Of Northwest Indiana

  • Dental assistantHybridNo diploma needed

    Dental Assistant Program

    Victory Training Llc

    Hobart

    No diploma needed

    Victory Training Llc, HobartDental assistantHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,300
    Program website, Dental Assistant Program at Victory Training Llc
    More details about Dental Assistant Program at Victory Training Llc
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $350
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,300
    Program website, Dental Assistant Program at Victory Training Llc

  • Dental assistantHybridEducation and courses

    Dental Assistant Apprenticeship

    Allied Healthcare Institute North

    Hammond

    Education and courses

    Allied Healthcare Institute North, HammondDental assistantHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,100
    Program website, Dental Assistant Apprenticeship at Allied Healthcare Institute North
    More details about Dental Assistant Apprenticeship at Allied Healthcare Institute North
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    8 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $400
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,100
    Program website, Dental Assistant Apprenticeship at Allied Healthcare Institute North

  • Dental assistantHybridEducation and courses

    Dental Assistant Apprenticeship

    Allied Health Care Institute (Gary)

    Gary

    Education and courses

    Allied Health Care Institute (Gary), GaryDental assistantHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,100
    Program website, Dental Assistant Apprenticeship at Allied Health Care Institute (Gary)
    More details about Dental Assistant Apprenticeship at Allied Health Care Institute (Gary)
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    8 weeks, 6 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $400
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,100
    Program website, Dental Assistant Apprenticeship at Allied Health Care Institute (Gary)

  • Dental assistantHybridNo diploma needed

    Dental Assisting

    Evolution Training Academy

    Merrillville

    No diploma needed

    Evolution Training Academy, MerrillvilleDental assistantHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,730
    Program website, Dental Assisting at Evolution Training Academy
    More details about Dental Assisting at Evolution Training Academy
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    24 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $464
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,730
    Program website, Dental Assisting at Evolution Training Academy

  • Dental front officeHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Admi. Dental Assistant

    B&DA Inc.

    Skokie

    High school diploma or equivalent

    B&DA Inc., SkokieDental front officeHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Admi. Dental Assistant at B&DA Inc.
    More details about Admi. Dental Assistant at B&DA Inc.
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, Admi. Dental Assistant at B&DA Inc.

  • Dental front officeIn personEducation and courses

    Administrative Dental Assistant

    Dental Assistant Academy of Chicago

    Chicago

    Education and courses

    Dental Assistant Academy of Chicago, ChicagoDental front officeIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Administrative Dental Assistant at Dental Assistant Academy of Chicago
    More details about Administrative Dental Assistant at Dental Assistant Academy of Chicago
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    10 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, Administrative Dental Assistant at Dental Assistant Academy of Chicago

  • Dental assistantIn personEducation and courses

    Chairside Dental Assistant Program

    Dental Assistant Academy of Chicago

    Chicago

    Education and courses

    Dental Assistant Academy of Chicago, ChicagoDental assistantIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Chairside Dental Assistant Program at Dental Assistant Academy of Chicago
    More details about Chairside Dental Assistant Program at Dental Assistant Academy of Chicago
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, Chairside Dental Assistant Program at Dental Assistant Academy of Chicago

  • Dental assistantHybridEducation and courses

    Clinical Dental Assistant

    Triton College

    River Grove

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Triton College, River GroveDental assistant · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Clinical Dental Assistant at Triton College
    More details about Clinical Dental Assistant at Triton College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    6 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, Clinical Dental Assistant at Triton College

  • Dental assistantHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Clinical Dental Assistant

    B&DA Inc.

    Skokie

    High school diploma or equivalent

    B&DA Inc., SkokieDental assistantHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Clinical Dental Assistant at B&DA Inc.
    More details about Clinical Dental Assistant at B&DA Inc.
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    14 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, Clinical Dental Assistant at B&DA Inc.

  • Dental assistantHybridEducation and courses

    Clinical Dental Assitant

    Chicago State University

    Chicago

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Chicago State University, ChicagoDental assistant · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Clinical Dental Assitant at Chicago State University
    More details about Clinical Dental Assitant at Chicago State University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, Clinical Dental Assitant at Chicago State University

  • Dental assistantHybridNo diploma needed

    Dental Assistant

    Joliet Junior College

    Joliet

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Joliet Junior College, JolietDental assistant · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    School website, Dental Assistant at Joliet Junior College
    More details about Dental Assistant at Joliet Junior College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    School website, Dental Assistant at Joliet Junior College

  • Dental assistantHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Dental Assistant

    Kishwaukee College

    Malta

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Kishwaukee College, MaltaDental assistant · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Dental Assistant at Kishwaukee College
    More details about Dental Assistant at Kishwaukee College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, Dental Assistant at Kishwaukee College

  • Dental assistantIn personEducation and courses

    Dental Assistant

    College Of DuPage

    Glen Ellyn

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    College Of DuPage, Glen EllynDental assistant · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Dental Assistant at College Of DuPage
    More details about Dental Assistant at College Of DuPage
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, Dental Assistant at College Of DuPage

  • Dental assistantHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Dental Assistant

    Illinois Health Careers

    Harwood Heights

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Illinois Health Careers, Harwood HeightsDental assistantHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Dental Assistant at Illinois Health Careers
    More details about Dental Assistant at Illinois Health Careers
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 weeks, 2 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, Dental Assistant at Illinois Health Careers

  • Dental assistantIn personEducation and courses

    Dental Assistant

    Northwest Suburban College

    Rolling Meadows

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Northwest Suburban College, Rolling MeadowsDental assistant · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Dental Assistant at Northwest Suburban College
    More details about Dental Assistant at Northwest Suburban College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, Dental Assistant at Northwest Suburban College

  • Dental assistantIn personEducation and courses

    Dental Assistant

    Chicago State University

    Chicago

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Chicago State University, ChicagoDental assistant · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Dental Assistant at Chicago State University
    More details about Dental Assistant at Chicago State University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, Dental Assistant at Chicago State University

  • Dental assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Dental Assistant

    National College of Health

    Chicago

    High school diploma or equivalent

    National College of Health, ChicagoDental assistantIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Dental Assistant at National College of Health
    More details about Dental Assistant at National College of Health
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    20 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, Dental Assistant at National College of Health

  • Dental assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Dental Assistants

    North Shore Dental Assisting Academy

    Libertyville

    High school diploma or equivalent

    North Shore Dental Assisting Academy, LibertyvilleDental assistantIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Dental Assistants at North Shore Dental Assisting Academy
    More details about Dental Assistants at North Shore Dental Assisting Academy
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    10 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, Dental Assistants at North Shore Dental Assisting Academy

  • Dental assistantIn personNo diploma needed

    Dental Assisting

    First Institute Training & Management

    Crystal Lake

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    First Institute Training & Management, Crystal LakeDental assistant · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Dental Assisting at First Institute Training & Management
    More details about Dental Assisting at First Institute Training & Management
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    50 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, Dental Assisting at First Institute Training & Management

  • Dental assistantIn personEducation and courses

    Dental Assisting

    Triton College

    River Grove

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Triton College, River GroveDental assistant · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Dental Assisting at Triton College
    More details about Dental Assisting at Triton College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    8 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, Dental Assisting at Triton College

  • Dental assistantIn personNo diploma needed

    Dental Assisting (MTG 818)

    Joliet Junior College

    Joliet

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Joliet Junior College, JolietDental assistant · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Dental Assisting (MTG 818) at Joliet Junior College
    More details about Dental Assisting (MTG 818) at Joliet Junior College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    8 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, Dental Assisting (MTG 818) at Joliet Junior College

  • Dental assistantHybridEducation and courses

    Dental Assisting Assistant

    Northeastern Illinois University

    Chicago

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Northeastern Illinois University, ChicagoDental assistant · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    School website, Dental Assisting Assistant at Northeastern Illinois University
    More details about Dental Assisting Assistant at Northeastern Illinois University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    School website, Dental Assisting Assistant at Northeastern Illinois University

  • Dental assistantHybridPrerequisite courses

    Dental Assisting Program

    Midwestern Career College

    Chicago

    Accredited school

    Prerequisite courses

    Midwestern Career College, ChicagoDental assistant · Accredited schoolHybrid · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Dental Assisting Program at Midwestern Career College
    More details about Dental Assisting Program at Midwestern Career College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, Dental Assisting Program at Midwestern Career College

  • Dental assistantIn personNo diploma needed

    Dental Assisting Program

    Moraine Valley Community College

    Palos Hills

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Moraine Valley Community College, Palos HillsDental assistant · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Dental Assisting Program at Moraine Valley Community College
    More details about Dental Assisting Program at Moraine Valley Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    9 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, Dental Assisting Program at Moraine Valley Community College

  • Dental assistantIn personPrerequisite courses

    Dental Assisting Training Program

    Springboard Dental

    Oak Forest

    Prerequisite courses

    Springboard Dental, Oak ForestDental assistantIn person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Dental Assisting Training Program at Springboard Dental
    More details about Dental Assisting Training Program at Springboard Dental
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, Dental Assisting Training Program at Springboard Dental

  • Dental front officeIn personNo diploma needed

    Dental Office Aide BVS

    Elgin Comm. College District #509

    Elgin

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Elgin Comm. College District #509, ElginDental front office · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Dental Office Aide BVS at Elgin Comm. College District #509
    More details about Dental Office Aide BVS at Elgin Comm. College District #509
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, Dental Office Aide BVS at Elgin Comm. College District #509

  • Dental assistantHybridEducation and courses

    Online Dental Assisting

    Harper College

    Palatine

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Harper College, PalatineDental assistant · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Online Dental Assisting at Harper College
    More details about Online Dental Assisting at Harper College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, Online Dental Assisting at Harper College

How to pay for dental assistant programs in Chicago

WIOA funding can pay for dental assistant programs in Chicago

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

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.67

GI Bill for dental assistant programs

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.8

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Other training in Chicago

How dental assistant programs compare with the rest of allied health across Illinois: Allied health programs in Illinois

Where the Chicago dental assisting program numbers come from

Which Chicago dental assisting programs are on this list?

These are the dental assisting programs with classes in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area that are 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).9 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Online programs are left out here; they are on the Illinois page. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what the area offers.

How the prices and results of Chicago dental assisting programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

How reliable are the Illinois figures?

The US Department of Labor's own results site lists Illinois among the states with "known data quality concerns".10 We leave out the share who finished for Illinois: only a few programs report it, and those at a typical 11%. We leave out prices for Illinois: the state files a code in place of each price, so no price can be shown.

Sources for the facts about dental assistant programs in Chicago

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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. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  5. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  8. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  9. 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
  10. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: search page, note on states with known data quality concerns