Dental Assisting Programs in Iowa: 9 Colleges and Schools
9 Iowa schools reported dental assisting completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 208 students: 9 public, grouped below by city.
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NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · Iowa · CIP 51.0601
9 schools in Iowa graduated 208 Dental Assistants in 2024, out of 594 schools nationally. By type: 9 public. Credentials offered: certificate (9), associate (1).
The largest program is Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids with 66 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
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Largest programs in Iowa
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kirkwood Community College | Cedar Rapids | 66 |
| 2 | Western Iowa Tech Community College | Sioux City | 27 |
| 3 | Des Moines Area Community College | Ankeny | 21 |
| 4 | Indian Hills Community College | Ottumwa | 21 |
| 5 | Iowa Western Community College | Council Bluffs | 19 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in Iowa by city
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9 of 9 schools listed · 9 cities
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ankeny · 1 school | ||||
| Des Moines Area Community College | Public | certificate | 21 | Website ↗ |
| Calmar · 1 school | ||||
| Northeast Iowa Community College | Public | certificate | 17 | Website ↗ |
| Cedar Rapids · 1 school | ||||
| Kirkwood Community College | Public | certificate, associate | 66 | Website ↗ |
| Council Bluffs · 1 school | ||||
| Iowa Western Community College | Public | certificate | 19 | Website ↗ |
| Davenport · 1 school | ||||
| Eastern Iowa Community College District | Public | certificate | 14 | Website ↗ |
| Marshalltown · 1 school | ||||
| Marshalltown Community College | Public | certificate | 8 | Website ↗ |
| Ottumwa · 1 school | ||||
| Indian Hills Community College | Public | certificate | 21 | Website ↗ |
| Sioux City · 1 school | ||||
| Western Iowa Tech Community College | Public | certificate | 27 | Website ↗ |
| Waterloo · 1 school | ||||
| Hawkeye Community College | Public | certificate | 15 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 9 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 9 | 208 | this page |
| Wisconsin | 14 | 256 | Programs in Wisconsin → |
| Illinois | 13 | 297 | Programs in Illinois → |
| Minnesota | 13 | 535 | Programs in Minnesota → |
| Missouri | 8 | 156 | Programs in Missouri → |
| Nebraska | 4 | 59 | Programs in Nebraska → |
| South Dakota | 3 | 50 | Programs in South Dakota → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about Dental Assistant programs in Iowa
- How many Dental Assistant programs are in Iowa?
- 9 colleges and schools reported dental assisting completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 208 students.
- Which Iowa program is the largest?
- Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids, with 66 graduates in 2024, followed by Western Iowa Tech Community College in Sioux City (27).
- Are Iowa programs mostly public?
- Yes: 9 public of the 9 schools.
- What does a Dental Assistant earn in Iowa?
- Typical Dental Assistant pay in Iowa is $48,430 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $48,070 nationally.