Quick answer: This page lists accredited dental assistant schools and programs in Kansas, with local employment data and per-school details to help you compare options.
Several training options serve dental assistant students in Kansas, from short certificates to longer hands-on programs.
The school listings below are sorted by proximity to Programs. Each entry includes the school name, address, and the credentials offered. Use the Kansas figures above as a reference point when comparing program length, schedule, and tuition.
How we rank schools – graduation rate, graduate earnings, cost and retention.
Advertising plays no part.
This page lists 12 schools
within 168 miles, closest group first, then ordered by
BOC Score with the highest at the top.
12 of them carry a score.
LOCAL RANK
Location / proximity to this page
Defines the local group
Graduation rate how often students finish
30%
Median earnings, 10 years after entry whether it paid off
25%
Average net price what students actually pay after aid; lower ranks higher
20%
Retention rate how many come back for year two
15%
Fully online availability whether you can study while working
10%
Scores come from IPEDS (2024) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Earnings are for all graduates of a school, not one program, so treat them as a signal
about the institution rather than about this subject.
Sponsored listings are paid placements and are labelled as such; they are separate from
this ranking and never change it. Read the full methodology.
Dental Assistants employment projection 2024 to 2034
Year
Employment
2024
381,900
2034 projected
406,300
Percent change
+6.4%
Popular Online Programs in Kansas
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does dental assistant training take in Kansas?
Dental assistant certificate programs in Kansas typically take 6 to 12 months of full-time study, while associate degree programs generally run about 2 years. Actual completion time depends on schedule (full-time vs. part-time) and any prerequisite coursework.
How many dental assistant schools are in Kansas?
The schools listed above are within about 800 miles of Programs. Compare them by tuition, program length, and the credential each one awards.
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Data sources
Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.
Data
Provider
Vintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
