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Dental assistant and hygienist programs in Massachusetts
10 schools in Massachusetts offer dental assisting and hygiene programs (9 of them public), with 7 certificate and 7 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $40,566 a year after finishing, compared with $31,046 nationally.
All dental assisting and hygiene programs in Massachusetts
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regis CollegeWeston, MA | Private college | Associate degree | 22 | $75,332 | $83,003 | $19,500 | $51,420 |
| Cape Cod Community CollegeWest Barnstable, MA | Community college | Associate degree | 20 | $74,547 | $75,929 | n/a | $6,120 |
| Mount Wachusett Community CollegeGardner, MA | Community college | Associate degree | 10 | $73,959 | $73,520 | $15,750 | $6,350 |
| Middlesex Community CollegeBedford, MA | Community college | Associate degree | 24 | $73,183 | $75,312 | $9,912 | $6,168 |
| Springfield Technical Community CollegeSpringfield, MA | Community college | Associate degree | 16 | $72,683 | $64,564 | $11,092 | $6,004 |
| Quinsigamond Community CollegeWorcester, MA | Community college | Associate degree | 19 | $71,319 | $80,448 | $26,250 | $6,376 |
| Bristol Community CollegeFall River, MA | Community college | Associate degree | 19 | $69,398 | $69,105 | $18,015 | $5,952 |
| Middlesex Community CollegeBedford, MA | Community college | Certificate | 8 | $42,063 | n/a | n/a | $6,168 |
| Southeastern Technical InstituteSouth Easton, MA | Public technical school | Certificate | 13 | $39,069 | n/a | n/a | $11,125 |
| Massasoit Community CollegeBrockton, MA | Community college | Certificate | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,472 |
| Mount Wachusett Community CollegeGardner, MA | Community college | Certificate | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,350 |
| Northern Essex Community CollegeHaverhill, MA | Community college | Certificate | 17 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $7,452 |
| Quinsigamond Community CollegeWorcester, MA | Community college | Certificate | 15 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,376 |
| Springfield Technical Community CollegeSpringfield, MA | Community college | Certificate | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,004 |
Cities with the most programs: Weston (1), West Barnstable (1), Gardner (1), Bedford (1), Springfield (1), Worcester (1), Fall River (1), South Easton (1), Brockton (1), Haverhill (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 Massachusetts?
10 schools in Massachusetts awarded dental assisting and hygiene certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 7 certificate and 7 associate programs.
Which dental assisting and hygiene program in Massachusetts has the highest earnings?
Regis College in Weston, where associate degree graduates earned a median of $75,332 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest dental assisting and hygiene school in Massachusetts?
By yearly tuition and fees, Massasoit Community College in Brockton charges $5,472 (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 Massachusetts?
The typical certificate program in Massachusetts reported median earnings of $40,566 one year after graduation, 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.