Dental assistant programs in Louisiana
23 dental assistant programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free
22 schools offer these dental assisting programs, and Louisiana 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 Louisiana, 2 of the 23 programs take students without a high school diploma, 20 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 1 asks for earlier courses first.
By kind, the 23 programs here are dental assistant (21 programs), expanded functions dental assistant (EFDA, 1 program) and orthodontic assistant (1 program).
See the 23 programsHow much do dental assistant programs cost in Louisiana?
$2,995 to $10,145 is what most dental assistant programs in Louisiana cost if you pay yourself
That is the middle half of the 23 programs with a price. All of them: $500 to $15,050
In the typical program
- Finished the program
- Left out
- Half of Louisiana's programs report exactly 100%
- Working 6 months later
- Left out
- Most of Louisiana's programs report exactly 100%, which no other state comes close to
- Earned a year, estimated
- about $17,700
- Length
- 14 to 30 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 Louisiana may also offer dental assistant programs. How these figures are made
All 23 dental assistant programs in Louisiana approved for WIOA funding
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23 programs
Dental Assisting
Unitech Training Academy
Lafayette
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$24,000Price if you pay yourself$10,145Program website, Dental Assisting at Unitech Training AcademyMore details about Dental Assisting at Unitech Training Academy
- Finished
- Left out
- Working at 6 months
- Left out
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,000
- Length
- 24 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $350
- Students counted
- 284
- Earned a year, estimated
- $24,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,145
Dental Assistant
Unitech Training Academy
West Monroe
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$25,000Price if you pay yourself$10,145Program website, Dental Assistant at Unitech Training AcademyMore details about Dental Assistant at Unitech Training Academy
- Finished
- Left out
- Working at 6 months
- Left out
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,261
- Length
- 24 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $350
- Students counted
- 216
- Earned a year, estimated
- $25,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,145
Dental Assisting
Unitech Training Academy
Alexandria
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$28,900Price if you pay yourself$10,145Program website, Dental Assisting at Unitech Training AcademyMore details about Dental Assisting at Unitech Training Academy
- Finished
- Left out
- Working at 6 months
- Left out
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,216
- Length
- 24 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $350
- Students counted
- 174
- Earned a year, estimated
- $28,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,145
Dental Assisting
Unitech Training Academy
New Orleans
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$46,100Price if you pay yourself$10,145Program website, Dental Assisting at Unitech Training AcademyMore details about Dental Assisting at Unitech Training Academy
- Finished
- Left out
- Working at 6 months
- Left out
- Earned in a quarter
- $11,526
- Length
- 24 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $350
- Students counted
- 158
- Earned a year, estimated
- $46,100
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,145
Dental Assisting
Unitech Training Academy
Houma
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$14,600Price if you pay yourself$10,145Program website, Dental Assisting at Unitech Training AcademyMore details about Dental Assisting at Unitech Training Academy
- Finished
- Left out
- Working at 6 months
- Left out
- Earned in a quarter
- $3,641
- Length
- 24 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $350
- Students counted
- 106
- Earned a year, estimated
- $14,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,145
Dental Assistant
Medical Training College
Baton Rouge
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$16,700Price if you pay yourself$15,0504 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Dental Assistant at Medical Training CollegeMore details about Dental Assistant at Medical Training College
- Finished
- Left out
- Working at 6 months
- Left out
- Earned in a quarter
- $4,187
- Length
- 30 weeks, 32 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $363
- Students counted
- 79
- Earned a year, estimated
- $16,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $15,050
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 4
Dental Assistant
Delta College of Arts & Technology - Baton Rouge Campus
Baton Rouge
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$14,700Price if you pay yourself$15,050Program website, Dental Assistant at Delta College of Arts & Technology - Baton Rouge CampusMore details about Dental Assistant at Delta College of Arts & Technology - Baton Rouge Campus
- Finished
- Left out
- Working at 6 months
- Left out
- Earned in a quarter
- $3,687
- Length
- 30 weeks, 24 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $480
- Students counted
- 44
- Earned a year, estimated
- $14,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $15,050
Dental Assistant
Delta College, Inc
Covington
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$15,000Price if you pay yourself$15,050Program website, Dental Assistant at Delta College, IncMore details about Dental Assistant at Delta College, Inc
- Finished
- Left out
- Working at 6 months
- Left out
- Earned in a quarter
- $3,758
- Length
- 30 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $20
- Students counted
- 44
- Earned a year, estimated
- $15,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $15,050
Dental Assistant
Delta College, Inc
Slidell
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$13,400Price if you pay yourself$15,050Program website, Dental Assistant at Delta College, IncMore details about Dental Assistant at Delta College, Inc
- Finished
- Left out
- Working at 6 months
- Left out
- Earned in a quarter
- $3,350
- Length
- 30 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $20
- Students counted
- 40
- Earned a year, estimated
- $13,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $15,050
Dental Assistant
Delta College of Arts & Tech-Lafayette
Lafayette
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$12,000Price if you pay yourself$15,050Program website, Dental Assistant at Delta College of Arts & Tech-LafayetteMore details about Dental Assistant at Delta College of Arts & Tech-Lafayette
- Finished
- Left out
- Working at 6 months
- Left out
- Earned in a quarter
- $2,997
- Length
- 30 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $75
- Students counted
- 31
- Earned a year, estimated
- $12,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $15,050
Dental Assisting
Rock Bridge Training Institute
Shreveport
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$16,600Price if you pay yourself$3,745Program website, Dental Assisting at Rock Bridge Training InstituteMore details about Dental Assisting at Rock Bridge Training Institute
- Finished
- Left out
- Working at 6 months
- Left out
- Earned in a quarter
- $4,159
- Length
- 27 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $590
- Students counted
- 23
- Earned a year, estimated
- $16,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,745
Dental Assistant
Medical Education LLC
Lake Charles
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$18,600Price if you pay yourself$2,50020 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Dental Assistant at Medical Education LLCMore details about Dental Assistant at Medical Education LLC
- Finished
- Left out
- Working at 6 months
- Left out
- Earned in a quarter
- $4,642
- Length
- 8 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 20
- Earned a year, estimated
- $18,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,500
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 20
Dental Assistant
Academy Of Acadiana/New Iberia
New Iberia
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$26,900Price if you pay yourself$2,50012 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Dental Assistant at Academy Of Acadiana/New IberiaMore details about Dental Assistant at Academy Of Acadiana/New Iberia
- Finished
- Left out
- Working at 6 months
- Left out
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,723
- Length
- 8 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 12
- Earned a year, estimated
- $26,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,500
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 12
Dental Assisting Program
OceanPointe Dental Assisting Academy of Hammond
Hammond
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$25,600Price if you pay yourself$2,69110 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Dental Assisting Program at OceanPointe Dental Assisting Academy of HammondMore details about Dental Assisting Program at OceanPointe Dental Assisting Academy of Hammond
- Finished
- Left out
- Working at 6 months
- Left out
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,408
- Length
- 12 weeks, 8 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,093
- Students counted
- 10
- Earned a year, estimated
- $25,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,691
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 10
Expanded Duty Dental Assistant Course/EDDA
University of Louisiana at Monroe - Cont Ed
Monroe
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$500Program website, Expanded Duty Dental Assistant Course/EDDA at University of Louisiana at Monroe - Cont EdMore details about Expanded Duty Dental Assistant Course/EDDA at University of Louisiana at Monroe - Cont Ed
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 4 weeks, 24 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $500
Dental Orthodontic Assistant
Academy Of Acadiana/New Iberia
New Iberia
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,500Program website, Dental Orthodontic Assistant at Academy Of Acadiana/New IberiaMore details about Dental Orthodontic Assistant at Academy Of Acadiana/New Iberia
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 4 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,500
Clinical Dental Assistant
Delgado Community College
Based in New Orleans, LA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,995Program website, Clinical Dental Assistant at Delgado Community CollegeMore details about Clinical Dental Assistant at Delgado Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 24 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,995
Clinical Dental Assistant (Vouchers Included)
Louisiana State University at Shreveport - Cont. Ed
Based in Shreveport, LA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,995Program website, Clinical Dental Assistant (Vouchers Included) at Louisiana State University at Shreveport - Cont. EdMore details about Clinical Dental Assistant (Vouchers Included) at Louisiana State University at Shreveport - Cont. Ed
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 52 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,995
Dental Assisting
Oceanpointe Dental Assisting Academy of Prairieville
Prairieville
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$3,085Program website, Dental Assisting at Oceanpointe Dental Assisting Academy of PrairievilleMore details about Dental Assisting at Oceanpointe Dental Assisting Academy of Prairieville
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 12 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,115
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,085
Clinical Dental Assistant (Vouchers Included)
University Of New Orleans
Based in New Orleans, LA
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$3,095Program website, Clinical Dental Assistant (Vouchers Included) at University Of New OrleansMore details about Clinical Dental Assistant (Vouchers Included) at University Of New Orleans
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 52 weeks, 7 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,095
Dental Assistant Bootcamp
QS Academy
Based in Austin, TX
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$3,450Program website, Dental Assistant Bootcamp at QS AcademyMore details about Dental Assistant Bootcamp at QS Academy
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 16 weeks, 15 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,450
Dental Assistant
MedCertify.com
Based in Louisville, KY
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$4,000Program website, Dental Assistant at MedCertify.comMore details about Dental Assistant at MedCertify.com
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 22 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $500
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,000
Dental Assisting
Unitech Training Academy
Baton Rouge
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$10,145Program website, Dental Assisting at Unitech Training AcademyMore details about Dental Assisting at Unitech Training Academy
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 24 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $350
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,145
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How to pay for dental assistant programs in Louisiana
WIOA funding can pay for dental assistant programs in Louisiana
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.
Quick facts: Dental assistant programs in Louisiana
- programs with a price cost under $3,000
- 7 of 23
- lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
- 13th of 32
- other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
- 0 of 22
- dental assistant programs here, against the typical state's 12
- 23 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).
Dental assistant programs in Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Monroe and other Louisiana cities
Choosing an area filters the program list above. 5 more programs are in 5 other areas and 5 online.
Other training in Louisiana
How dental assistant programs compare with the rest of allied health: Allied health programs in Louisiana
- CDL training68 programs
- CNA classes21 programs
- Medical assistant training65 programs
- Phlebotomy training49 programs
- Welding classes52 programs
- HVAC training32 programs
- Medical billing and coding training54 programs
- LPN programs23 programs
- EMT classes16 programs
- Electrician training33 programs
- Auto mechanic classes10 programs
- Pharmacy technician training38 programs
- Plumbing school10 programs
- CNC machinist training9 programs
- Carpentry classes5 programs
- Heavy equipment operator training13 programs
- Diesel mechanic training9 programs
- Cybersecurity training33 programs
- IT training84 programs
- Cosmetology school2 programs
- Barber school2 programs
- EKG technician programs29 programs
- Massage therapy school8 programs
- Paralegal programs20 programs
- Fire academy3 programs
- Surgical tech programs11 programs
- Radiology tech programs10 programs
- Culinary school10 programs
- Home health aide training1 program
- PTA programs9 programs
- Medical administrative assistant training44 programs
- Human resources training15 programs
- Medication aide training3 programs
- Industrial maintenance technician training40 programs
- Early childhood education programs5 programs
- Aircraft mechanic school5 programs
- Supply chain and logistics training9 programs
- Hospitality management programs3 programs
- Community health worker training1 program
- Coding and software development courses9 programs
- Lineman school7 programs
- Sterile processing technician training7 programs
- Sonography school2 programs
- Data analytics courses3 programs
- Administrative assistant training34 programs
- Respiratory therapy programs4 programs
- Medical lab technician programs10 programs
- AutoCAD and drafting courses14 programs
- Digital marketing courses6 programs
- Web and graphic design courses10 programs
- Health information technology programs12 programs
- Vet tech programs1 program
- Real estate school3 programs
- Patient care technician training19 programs
- OTA programs2 programs
- Crane operator training24 programs
- Interpreter and translator training1 program
- Home inspector training2 programs
- Forklift certification3 programs
- Personal trainer certification2 programs
- Healthcare administration programs4 programs
- Customer service training7 programs
- RBT certification training2 programs
- Mental health technician training3 programs
- Manufacturing technician training32 programs
- Electronics technician training4 programs
- Business administration programs13 programs
- Criminal justice programs14 programs
- Teacher assistant certification2 programs
- Auto body repair classes2 programs
- Merchant mariner training7 programs
- Sleep technician training1 program
- Solar and wind technician training1 program
- Water treatment operator training5 programs
- OSHA safety training6 programs
- Dialysis technician training4 programs
- Insurance license courses1 program
- Construction training programs25 programs
- Dental hygiene programs1 program
- Accounting and bookkeeping classes30 programs
- RN programs35 programs
- Project management certification27 programs
Where the Louisiana dental assisting program numbers come from
Which Louisiana dental assisting programs are on this list?
These are the dental assisting programs Louisiana 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. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Louisiana offers.
How the prices and results of Louisiana 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 Louisiana figures?
The US Department of Labor's own results site lists Louisiana among the states with "known data quality concerns".10 We leave out the share working 6 months later for Louisiana: most of its programs report exactly 100%, which no other state comes close to. We leave out the share who finished for Louisiana: half of its programs report exactly 100%.
Sources for the facts about dental assistant programs in Louisiana
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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
- 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)
- 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
- US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: search page, note on states with known data quality concerns