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Dental assistant and hygienist programs in Indiana
13 schools in Indiana offer dental assisting and hygiene programs (4 of them public), with 12 certificate and 3 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $29,627 a year after finishing, compared with $31,046 nationally.
All dental assisting and hygiene programs in Indiana
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivy Tech Community CollegeIndianapolis, IN | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 80 | $44,667 | $53,949 | $9,422 | $5,154 |
| Vet Tech Institute of IndianaIndianapolis, IN | For-profit 2-year college | Associate degree | 10 | $39,244 | $38,951 | n/a | $17,740 |
| Ivy Tech Community CollegeIndianapolis, IN | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 81 | $37,761 | $36,988 | n/a | $5,154 |
| Fortis College-IndianapolisIndianapolis, IN | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 18 | $31,481 | $36,202 | $13,000 | $15,929 |
| Ross Medical Education Center-Fort WayneFort Wayne, IN | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 20 | $31,039 | $34,812 | $8,996 | $16,297 |
| Ross Medical Education Center-EvansvilleEvansville, IN | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 10 | $29,627 | $32,923 | $9,241 | $16,297 |
| Ross Medical Education Center-KokomoKokomo, IN | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 10 | $29,627 | $32,923 | $9,241 | $16,297 |
| Ross Medical Education Center-LafayetteLafayette, IN | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 12 | $29,627 | $32,923 | $9,241 | $16,297 |
| Ross Medical Education Center-GrangerMishawaka, IN | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 14 | $27,212 | $32,404 | $8,996 | $16,297 |
| Ross Medical Education Center-MuncieMuncie, IN | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 12 | $27,111 | $32,657 | $9,207 | $16,297 |
| Caris CollegeJeffersonville, IN | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 22 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $21,758 |
| Indiana University-IndianapolisIndianapolis, IN | Public university | Certificate | 22 | n/a | n/a | $5,500 | $10,762 |
| Indiana University-NorthwestGary, IN | Public university | Certificate | 15 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $8,424 |
| University of Southern IndianaEvansville, IN | Public technical school | Certificate | 11 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $10,791 |
| University of Southern IndianaEvansville, IN | Public technical school | Associate degree | 12 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $10,791 |
Cities with the most programs: Indianapolis (4), Evansville (2), Fort Wayne (1), Kokomo (1), Lafayette (1), Mishawaka (1), Muncie (1), Jeffersonville (1), Gary (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 Indiana?
13 schools in Indiana awarded dental assisting and hygiene certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 12 certificate and 3 associate programs.
Which dental assisting and hygiene program in Indiana has the highest earnings?
Ivy Tech Community College in Indianapolis, where associate degree graduates earned a median of $44,667 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest dental assisting and hygiene school in Indiana?
By yearly tuition and fees, Ivy Tech Community College in Indianapolis charges $5,154 (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 Indiana?
The typical certificate program in Indiana reported median earnings of $29,627 one year after graduation and $32,923 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.