Dental assistant programs in Cleveland, Ohio

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

11 schools offer these dental assisting programs with classes in the Cleveland area, and every one is approved 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 Cleveland, 4 of the 11 programs take students without a high school diploma, 6 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 1 asks for earlier courses first.

All 11 are the same kind of program: dental assistant.

See the 11 programs

All 72 dental assistant programs in Ohio, including online programs

How much do dental assistant programs cost in Cleveland?

$2,720 to $7,212 is what most dental assistant programs in Cleveland cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 11 programs with a price. All of them: $1,535 to $19,550

In the typical program

Finished the program: Not enough data; 4 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Working 6 months later: Not enough data; 4 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Earned a year, estimated: Not enough data; 4 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Length: Not reported; None of the 11 programs report it

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Cleveland may also offer dental assistant programs. How these figures are made

Are there free dental assistant programs in Cleveland?

Yes, if you qualify. WIOA (public workforce funding) can pay for any program on this page, in full or in part, depending on local limits.²³⁴
Ask an American Job Center whether you qualify, or call 1-877-872-5627.⁵ Before funding training, the center goes through an assessment and a career plan with you.⁴
Or pay yourself. Most dental assisting programs in Cleveland cost $2,720 to $7,212. Prices on this page run from $1,535 to $19,550.

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

All 11 dental assistant programs in Cleveland approved for WIOA funding

11 programs

Dental assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Dental Assistant
Accelerated Dental Assisting Academy
Bedford
High school diploma or equivalent
Accelerated Dental Assisting Academy, BedfordDental assistantIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$49,900
Price if you pay yourself$3,179
Program website, Dental Assistant at Accelerated Dental Assisting Academy
More details about Dental Assistant at Accelerated Dental Assisting Academy
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
100%
Earned in a quarter
$12,465
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
58
Earned a year, estimated
$49,900
Price if you pay yourself
$3,179
Program website, Dental Assistant at Accelerated Dental Assisting Academy
Dental assistantIn personNo diploma needed
Dental Assistant
Ohio VIP Dental assisting training school LLC
Parma
No diploma needed
Ohio VIP Dental assisting training school LLC, ParmaDental assistantIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$23,600
Price if you pay yourself$2,720
Program website, Dental Assistant at Ohio VIP Dental assisting training school LLC
More details about Dental Assistant at Ohio VIP Dental assisting training school LLC
Finished
95%
Working at 6 months
83%
Earned in a quarter
$5,888
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$280
Students counted
25
Earned a year, estimated
$23,600
Price if you pay yourself
$2,720
Program website, Dental Assistant at Ohio VIP Dental assisting training school LLC
Dental assistantIn personNo diploma needed
Dental Assistant
Auburn Career Center
Concord Township
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Auburn Career Center, Concord TownshipDental assistant · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$25,200
Price if you pay yourself$1,699
Program website, Dental Assistant at Auburn Career Center
More details about Dental Assistant at Auburn Career Center
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
70%
Earned in a quarter
$6,290
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$330
Students counted
15
Earned a year, estimated
$25,200
Price if you pay yourself
$1,699
Program website, Dental Assistant at Auburn Career Center
Dental assistantIn personNo diploma needed
Dental Assisting/Radiography
Lorain County JVS Adult Career Center
Oberlin
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Lorain County JVS Adult Career Center, OberlinDental assistant · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$24,100
Price if you pay yourself$1,535
Program website, Dental Assisting/Radiography at Lorain County JVS Adult Career Center
More details about Dental Assisting/Radiography at Lorain County JVS Adult Career Center
Finished
64%
Working at 6 months
86%
Earned in a quarter
$6,014
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
12
Earned a year, estimated
$24,100
Price if you pay yourself
$1,535
Program website, Dental Assisting/Radiography at Lorain County JVS Adult Career Center
Dental assistantIn personNo diploma needed
Certified Dental Assistant
Cleveland State University
Cleveland
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Cleveland State University, ClevelandDental assistant · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,720
Program website, Certified Dental Assistant at Cleveland State University
More details about Certified Dental Assistant at Cleveland State University
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
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,720
Program website, Certified Dental Assistant at Cleveland State University
Dental assistantIn personPrerequisite courses
Dental Assisting - Short Term Certificate
Cuyahoga Community College
Cleveland
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Cuyahoga Community College, ClevelandDental assistant · Accredited schoolIn person · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,945
School website, Dental Assisting - Short Term Certificate at Cuyahoga Community College
More details about Dental Assisting - Short Term Certificate at Cuyahoga Community College
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
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$3,945
School website, Dental Assisting - Short Term Certificate at Cuyahoga Community College
Dental assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Dental Assisting
Cuyahoga Valley Career Center
Brecksville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Cuyahoga Valley Career Center, BrecksvilleDental assistant · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,424
Program website, Dental Assisting at Cuyahoga Valley Career Center
More details about Dental Assisting at Cuyahoga Valley Career Center
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
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$4,424
Program website, Dental Assisting at Cuyahoga Valley Career Center
Dental assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Dental Assisting
Medina County Career Center
Medina
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Medina County Career Center, MedinaDental assistant · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$6,590
Program website, Dental Assisting at Medina County Career Center
More details about Dental Assisting at Medina County Career Center
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$1,240
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$6,590
Program website, Dental Assisting at Medina County Career Center
Dental assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Dental Assisting
Polaris Career Center
Middlebrg Hts
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Polaris Career Center, Middlebrg HtsDental assistant · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$7,834
Program website, Dental Assisting at Polaris Career Center
More details about Dental Assisting at Polaris Career Center
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$662
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$7,834
Program website, Dental Assisting at Polaris Career Center
Dental assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Dental Assisting
Remington
Maple Heights
High school diploma or equivalent
Remington, Maple HeightsDental assistantIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$16,685
More details about Dental Assisting at Remington
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
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$16,685
Dental assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Dental Assisting
Stautzenberger College
Brecksville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Stautzenberger College, BrecksvilleDental assistant · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$19,550
Program website, Dental Assisting at Stautzenberger College
More details about Dental Assisting at Stautzenberger College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$700
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$19,550
Program website, Dental Assisting at Stautzenberger College

How to pay for dental assistant programs in Cleveland

WIOA funding can pay for dental assistant programs in Cleveland

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 Cleveland

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

Where the Cleveland dental assisting program numbers come from

Which Cleveland dental assisting programs are on this list?

These are the dental assisting programs with classes in the Cleveland 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 Ohio 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 Cleveland 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.

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Dental assistant programs in Cleveland, Ohio

How much do dental assistant programs cost in Cleveland?

Are there free dental assistant programs in Cleveland?

All 11 dental assistant programs in Cleveland approved for WIOA funding