3 schools · Alaska
Dental assistant and hygienist programs in Alaska
3 schools in Alaska offer dental assisting and hygiene programs (2 of them public), with 3 certificate and 2 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $33,817 a year after finishing, compared with $31,046 nationally.
All dental assisting and hygiene programs in Alaska
Sorted by earnings one year after graduation. Click a heading to sort; tuition is the school's yearly tuition and fees (2025-26), in-state for public schools.
| School | Type | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt | School tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charter CollegeAnchorage, AK | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 86 | $33,817 | $35,413 | $12,500 | $18,367 |
| University of Alaska AnchorageAnchorage, AK | Public university | Associate degree | 3 | n/a | $79,942 | n/a | $7,966 |
| University of Alaska AnchorageAnchorage, AK | Public university | Certificate | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $7,966 |
| University of Alaska FairbanksFairbanks, AK | Public university | Certificate | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $8,956 |
| University of Alaska FairbanksFairbanks, AK | Public university | Associate degree | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $8,956 |
Cities with the most programs: Anchorage (2), Fairbanks (1).
What counts: dental support services: dental assisting, dental hygiene and dental lab technology.
Frequently asked questions
How many dental assistant and hygienist programs are in Alaska?
3 schools in Alaska awarded dental assisting and hygiene certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 3 certificate and 2 associate programs.
Which dental assisting and hygiene program in Alaska has the highest earnings?
Charter College in Anchorage, where certificate graduates earned a median of $33,817 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest dental assisting and hygiene school in Alaska?
By yearly tuition and fees, University of Alaska Anchorage in Anchorage charges $7,966 (2025-26, in-state). Program fees, tools and licensing exams can add to that, so ask the school.
How much do dental assisting and hygiene graduates make in Alaska?
The typical certificate program in Alaska reported median earnings of $33,817 one year after graduation and $35,413 four years after, for graduates who received federal aid and were working.
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Dental assistant and hygienist programs nationwide
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (institution and field of study files), data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. What each figure covers.