Dental Assisting Programs in Washington: 15 Colleges and Schools
15 Washington schools reported dental assisting completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 288 students: 11 public, 4 private for-profit, grouped below by city.
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · Washington · CIP 51.0601
15 schools in Washington graduated 288 Dental Assistants in 2024, out of 594 schools nationally. By type: 11 public, 4 private for-profit. Credentials offered: certificate (15), associate (7).
The largest program is UEI College-Tacoma in Tacoma with 54 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 15 Washington schools
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Largest programs in Washington
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UEI College-Tacoma | Tacoma | 54 |
| 2 | Pima Medical Institute-Renton | Renton | 33 |
| 3 | Bellingham Technical College | Bellingham | 30 |
| 4 | Seattle Central College | Seattle | 27 |
| 5 | Spokane Community College | Spokane | 27 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in Washington by city
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renton · 2 schools | ||||
| Pima Medical Institute-Renton | Private for-profit | certificate | 33 | Website ↗ |
| Renton Technical College | Public | certificate, associate | 25 | Website ↗ |
| Seattle · 2 schools | ||||
| Seattle Central College | Public | certificate | 27 | Website ↗ |
| Pima Medical Institute-Seattle | Private for-profit | certificate | 18 | Website ↗ |
| Spokane · 2 schools | ||||
| Spokane Community College | Public | certificate, associate | 27 | Website ↗ |
| Carrington College-Spokane | Private for-profit | certificate | 14 | Website ↗ |
| Tacoma · 2 schools | ||||
| UEI College-Tacoma | Private for-profit | certificate | 54 | Website ↗ |
| Bates Technical College | Public | certificate, associate | 11 | Website ↗ |
| Bellingham · 1 school | ||||
| Bellingham Technical College | Public | certificate, associate | 30 | Website ↗ |
| Kirkland · 1 school | ||||
| Lake Washington Institute of Technology | Public | certificate, associate | 3 | Website ↗ |
| Lakewood · 1 school | ||||
| Clover Park Technical College | Public | certificate, associate | 13 | Website ↗ |
| Lynnwood · 1 school | ||||
| Edmonds College | Public | certificate | 2 | Website ↗ |
| Mount Vernon · 1 school | ||||
| Skagit Valley College | Public | certificate | 1 | Website ↗ |
| Olympia · 1 school | ||||
| South Puget Sound Community College | Public | associate, certificate | 18 | Website ↗ |
| Yakima · 1 school | ||||
| Yakima Valley College | Public | certificate | 12 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 15 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 15 | 288 | this page |
| Oregon | 11 | 227 | Programs in Oregon → |
| Idaho | 4 | 98 | Programs in Idaho → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about Dental Assistant programs in Washington
- How many Dental Assistant programs are in Washington?
- 15 colleges and schools reported dental assisting completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 288 students.
- Which Washington program is the largest?
- UEI College-Tacoma in Tacoma, with 54 graduates in 2024, followed by Pima Medical Institute-Renton in Renton (33).
- Are Washington programs mostly public?
- Yes: 11 public, 4 private for-profit of the 15 schools.
- What does a Dental Assistant earn in Washington?
- Typical Dental Assistant pay in Washington is $58,090 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $48,070 nationally.