Dental Assisting Programs in Minnesota: 13 Colleges and Schools
13 Minnesota schools reported dental assisting completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 535 students: 12 public, 1 private nonprofit, grouped below by city.
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · Minnesota · CIP 51.0601
13 schools in Minnesota graduated 535 Dental Assistants in 2024, out of 594 schools nationally. By type: 12 public, 1 private nonprofit. Credentials offered: certificate (13), associate (13).
The largest program is Century College in White Bear Lake with 119 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 13 Minnesota schools
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Largest programs in Minnesota
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Century College | White Bear Lake | 119 |
| 2 | Hennepin Technical College | Brooklyn Park | 96 |
| 3 | Herzing University-Minneapolis | St. Louis Park | 72 |
| 4 | Minneapolis Community and Technical College | Minneapolis | 53 |
| 5 | Dakota County Technical College | Rosemount | 39 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in Minnesota by city
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bemidji · 1 school | ||||
| Northwest Technical College | Public | certificate, associate | 14 | Website ↗ |
| Brainerd · 1 school | ||||
| Central Lakes College-Brainerd | Public | certificate, associate | 38 | Website ↗ |
| Brooklyn Park · 1 school | ||||
| Hennepin Technical College | Public | certificate, associate | 96 | Website ↗ |
| Fergus Falls · 1 school | ||||
| Minnesota State Community and Technical College | Public | certificate, associate | 3 | Website ↗ |
| Granite Falls · 1 school | ||||
| Minnesota West Community and Technical College | Public | certificate, associate | 15 | Website ↗ |
| Hibbing · 1 school | ||||
| Minnesota North College | Public | certificate, associate | 15 | Website ↗ |
| Minneapolis · 1 school | ||||
| Minneapolis Community and Technical College | Public | certificate, associate | 53 | Website ↗ |
| North Mankato · 1 school | ||||
| South Central College | Public | certificate, associate | 23 | Website ↗ |
| Rochester · 1 school | ||||
| Rochester Community and Technical College | Public | certificate, associate | 24 | Website ↗ |
| Rosemount · 1 school | ||||
| Dakota County Technical College | Public | certificate, associate | 39 | Website ↗ |
| Saint Cloud · 1 school | ||||
| St Cloud Technical and Community College | Public | certificate, associate | 24 | Website ↗ |
| St. Louis Park · 1 school | ||||
| Herzing University-Minneapolis | Private nonprofit | certificate, associate | 72 | Website ↗ |
| White Bear Lake · 1 school | ||||
| Century College | Public | certificate, associate | 119 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 13 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 13 | 535 | this page |
| Wisconsin | 14 | 256 | Programs in Wisconsin → |
| Iowa | 9 | 208 | Programs in Iowa → |
| South Dakota | 3 | 50 | Programs in South Dakota → |
| North Dakota | 1 | 16 | Programs in North Dakota → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about Dental Assistant programs in Minnesota
- How many Dental Assistant programs are in Minnesota?
- 13 colleges and schools reported dental assisting completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 535 students.
- Which Minnesota program is the largest?
- Century College in White Bear Lake, with 119 graduates in 2024, followed by Hennepin Technical College in Brooklyn Park (96).
- Are Minnesota programs mostly public?
- Yes: 12 public, 1 private nonprofit of the 13 schools.
- What does a Dental Assistant earn in Minnesota?
- Typical Dental Assistant pay in Minnesota is $65,270 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $48,070 nationally.