Dental Assisting Programs in Pennsylvania: 18 Colleges and Schools
18 Pennsylvania schools reported dental assisting completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 218 students: 9 public, 2 private nonprofit, 7 private for-profit, grouped below by city.
18
Schools in Pennsylvania
218
Graduates in 2024
9
Public colleges
7
Private for-profit schools
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · Pennsylvania · CIP 51.0601
18 schools in Pennsylvania graduated 218 Dental Assistants in 2024, out of 594 schools nationally. By type: 9 public, 2 private nonprofit, 7 private for-profit. Credentials offered: certificate (16), associate (5).
The largest program is All-State Career School in Essington with 63 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 18 Pennsylvania schools
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Public · 50%
2
Private nonprofit · 11%
7
Private for-profit · 39%
NCES IPEDS 2024 · institution control
Largest programs in Pennsylvania
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | All-State Career School | Essington | 63 |
| 2 | Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center | Altoona | 28 |
| 3 | YTI Career Institute-York | York | 25 |
| 4 | Manor College | Jenkintown | 15 |
| 5 | Westmoreland County Community College | Youngwood | 14 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in Pennsylvania by city
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18 of 18 schools listed · 17 cities
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| York · 2 schools | ||||
| YTI Career Institute-York | Private for-profit | certificate | 25 | Website ↗ |
| York County School of Technology-Adult & Continuing Education | Public | certificate | 3 | Website ↗ |
| Altoona · 1 school | ||||
| Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center | Public | certificate | 28 | Website ↗ |
| Bryn Mawr · 1 school | ||||
| Harcum College | Private nonprofit | certificate, associate | 8 | Website ↗ |
| Erie · 1 school | ||||
| Great Lakes Institute of Technology | Private for-profit | certificate | 12 | Website ↗ |
| Essington · 1 school | ||||
| All-State Career School | Private for-profit | certificate | 63 | Website ↗ |
| Harrisburg · 1 school | ||||
| Harrisburg Area Community College | Public | certificate | 13 | Website ↗ |
| Jenkintown · 1 school | ||||
| Manor College | Private nonprofit | certificate, associate | 15 | Website ↗ |
| Leesport · 1 school | ||||
| Berks Career & Technology Center | Public | certificate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Nanticoke · 1 school | ||||
| Luzerne County Community College | Public | certificate | 9 | Website ↗ |
| Pittsburgh · 1 school | ||||
| Institute of Medical Careers | Private for-profit | certificate | 10 | Website ↗ |
| Pleasant Gap · 1 school | ||||
| Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology | Public | certificate | 1 | Website ↗ |
| Scranton · 1 school | ||||
| Fortis Institute-Scranton | Private for-profit | associate | 1 | Website ↗ |
| Somerset · 1 school | ||||
| Somerset County Technology Center | Public | certificate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Summerdale · 1 school | ||||
| Central Penn College | Private for-profit | certificate | 4 | Website ↗ |
| Willow Street · 1 school | ||||
| Lancaster County Career and Technology Center | Public | certificate | 4 | Website ↗ |
| Wyomissing · 1 school | ||||
| Miller-Motte College-Berks Technical Institute | Private for-profit | associate | 8 | Website ↗ |
| Youngwood · 1 school | ||||
| Westmoreland County Community College | Public | certificate, associate | 14 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 18 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 18 | 218 | this page |
| Ohio | 38 | 442 | Programs in Ohio → |
| New Jersey | 14 | 324 | Programs in New Jersey → |
| New York | 12 | 239 | Programs in New York → |
| West Virginia | 7 | 25 | Programs in West Virginia → |
| Maryland | 6 | 127 | Programs in Maryland → |
| Delaware | 1 | 7 | Programs in Delaware → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about Dental Assistant programs in Pennsylvania
- How many Dental Assistant programs are in Pennsylvania?
- 18 colleges and schools reported dental assisting completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 218 students.
- Which Pennsylvania program is the largest?
- All-State Career School in Essington, with 63 graduates in 2024, followed by Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center in Altoona (28).
- Are Pennsylvania programs mostly public?
- 9 public, 2 private nonprofit, 7 private for-profit of the 18 schools.
- What does a Dental Assistant earn in Pennsylvania?
- Typical Dental Assistant pay in Pennsylvania is $47,930 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $48,070 nationally.