Dental Assisting Programs in Michigan: 24 Colleges and Schools
24 Michigan schools reported dental assisting completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 366 students: 7 public, 1 private nonprofit, 16 private for-profit, grouped below by city.
24
Schools in Michigan
366
Graduates in 2024
7
Public colleges
16
Private for-profit schools
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · Michigan · CIP 51.0601
24 schools in Michigan graduated 366 Dental Assistants in 2024, out of 594 schools nationally. By type: 7 public, 1 private nonprofit, 16 private for-profit. Credentials offered: certificate (23), associate (5), bachelor's (1).
The largest program is Dorsey College-Dearborn in Detroit with 41 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 24 Michigan schools
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Public · 29%
1
Private nonprofit · 4%
16
Private for-profit · 67%
NCES IPEDS 2024 · institution control
Largest programs in Michigan
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dorsey College-Dearborn | Detroit | 41 |
| 2 | Washtenaw Community College | Ann Arbor | 31 |
| 3 | Grand Rapids Community College | Grand Rapids | 28 |
| 4 | Dorsey College-Roseville | Roseville | 27 |
| 5 | Ross Medical Education Center-Warren | Warren | 25 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in Michigan by city
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24 of 24 schools listed · 20 cities
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor · 2 schools | ||||
| Washtenaw Community College | Public | certificate | 31 | Website ↗ |
| Ross Medical Education Center-Ann Arbor | Private for-profit | certificate | 5 | Website ↗ |
| Detroit · 2 schools | ||||
| Dorsey College-Dearborn | Private for-profit | certificate | 41 | Website ↗ |
| Wayne County Community College District | Public | certificate | 22 | Website ↗ |
| Flint · 2 schools | ||||
| Mott Community College | Public | certificate, associate | 12 | Website ↗ |
| Ross Medical Education Center-Flint | Private for-profit | certificate | 10 | Website ↗ |
| Grand Rapids · 2 schools | ||||
| Grand Rapids Community College | Public | certificate, associate | 28 | Website ↗ |
| Ross College-Grand Rapids North | Private for-profit | certificate | 14 | Website ↗ |
| Adrian · 1 school | ||||
| Siena Heights University | Private nonprofit | bachelor's | 1 | Website ↗ |
| Benton Harbor · 1 school | ||||
| Lake Michigan College | Public | certificate, associate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Brighton · 1 school | ||||
| Ross Medical Education Center-Brighton | Private for-profit | certificate | 6 | Website ↗ |
| Canton · 1 school | ||||
| Ross Medical Education Center-Canton | Private for-profit | certificate | 18 | Website ↗ |
| Davison · 1 school | ||||
| Ross Medical Education Center-Davison | Private for-profit | certificate | 2 | Website ↗ |
| Kentwood · 1 school | ||||
| Ross Medical Education Center-Kentwood | Private for-profit | certificate | 17 | Website ↗ |
| Lansing · 1 school | ||||
| Ross Medical Education Center-Lansing | Private for-profit | certificate | 15 | Website ↗ |
| New Baltimore · 1 school | ||||
| Ross Medical Education Center-New Baltimore | Private for-profit | certificate | 5 | Website ↗ |
| Portage · 1 school | ||||
| Ross Medical Education Center-Portage | Private for-profit | certificate | 13 | Website ↗ |
| Roosevelt Park · 1 school | ||||
| Ross Medical Education Center-Roosevelt Park | Private for-profit | certificate | 18 | Website ↗ |
| Roseville · 1 school | ||||
| Dorsey College-Roseville | Private for-profit | certificate | 27 | Website ↗ |
| Saginaw · 1 school | ||||
| Ross Medical Education Center-Saginaw | Private for-profit | certificate | 12 | Website ↗ |
| Traverse City · 1 school | ||||
| Northwestern Michigan College | Public | certificate, associate | 21 | Website ↗ |
| University Center · 1 school | ||||
| Delta College | Public | certificate, associate | 16 | Website ↗ |
| Warren · 1 school | ||||
| Ross Medical Education Center-Warren | Private for-profit | certificate | 25 | Website ↗ |
| Woodhaven · 1 school | ||||
| Dorsey College-Woodhaven | Private for-profit | certificate | 7 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 24 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 24 | 366 | this page |
| Ohio | 38 | 442 | Programs in Ohio → |
| Wisconsin | 14 | 256 | Programs in Wisconsin → |
| Indiana | 12 | 305 | Programs in Indiana → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about Dental Assistant programs in Michigan
- How many Dental Assistant programs are in Michigan?
- 24 colleges and schools reported dental assisting completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 366 students.
- Which Michigan program is the largest?
- Dorsey College-Dearborn in Detroit, with 41 graduates in 2024, followed by Washtenaw Community College in Ann Arbor (31).
- Are Michigan programs mostly public?
- 7 public, 1 private nonprofit, 16 private for-profit of the 24 schools.
- What does a Dental Assistant earn in Michigan?
- Typical Dental Assistant pay in Michigan is $48,820 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $48,070 nationally.