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Dental assistant and hygienist programs in Michigan
28 schools in Michigan offer dental assisting and hygiene programs (14 of them public), with 21 certificate and 13 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $28,896 a year after finishing, compared with $31,046 nationally.
All dental assisting and hygiene programs in Michigan
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lansing Community CollegeLansing, MI | Community college | Associate degree | 20 | $63,641 | $58,534 | $12,713 | $4,100 |
| Kalamazoo Valley Community CollegeKalamazoo, MI | Community college | Associate degree | 19 | $62,060 | $49,602 | $12,850 | $4,242 |
| Ferris State UniversityBig Rapids, MI | Public university | Associate degree | 46 | $60,002 | $59,590 | $24,000 | $15,736 |
| Wayne County Community College DistrictDetroit, MI | Community college | Associate degree | 39 | $59,643 | $46,900 | n/a | $3,112 |
| Grand Rapids Community CollegeGrand Rapids, MI | Community college | Associate degree | 48 | $53,081 | $52,414 | $12,469 | $4,270 |
| Oakland Community CollegeAuburn Hills, MI | Community college | Associate degree | 24 | $49,889 | $53,289 | n/a | $3,220 |
| Mott Community CollegeFlint, MI | Community college | Associate degree | 36 | $43,257 | $53,526 | $14,000 | $7,009 |
| Washtenaw Community CollegeAnn Arbor, MI | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 31 | $40,576 | $40,922 | n/a | $2,736 |
| Grand Rapids Community CollegeGrand Rapids, MI | Community college | Certificate | 7 | $37,473 | $36,140 | n/a | $4,270 |
| Delta CollegeUniversity Center, MI | Community college | Associate degree | 26 | $37,181 | $44,145 | $13,338 | $4,910 |
| Ross College-Grand Rapids NorthGrand Rapids, MI | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 14 | $31,039 | $34,812 | $8,996 | $16,297 |
| Ross Medical Education Center-KentwoodKentwood, MI | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 17 | $31,039 | $34,812 | $8,996 | $16,297 |
| Ross Medical Education Center-LansingLansing, MI | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 15 | $31,039 | $34,812 | $8,996 | $16,297 |
| Ross Medical Education Center-CantonCanton, MI | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 18 | $28,896 | $31,507 | $7,480 | $16,297 |
| Ross Medical Education Center-FlintFlint, MI | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 10 | $28,896 | $31,507 | $7,480 | $16,297 |
| Ross Medical Education Center-PortagePortage, MI | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 13 | $28,896 | $31,507 | $7,480 | $16,297 |
| Ross Medical Education Center-Roosevelt ParkRoosevelt Park, MI | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 18 | $28,896 | $31,507 | $7,480 | $16,297 |
| Ross Medical Education Center-SaginawSaginaw, MI | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 12 | $28,896 | $31,507 | $7,480 | $16,297 |
| Ross Medical Education Center-WarrenWarren, MI | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 25 | $27,212 | $32,404 | $8,996 | $16,297 |
| Ross Medical Education Center-Ann ArborAnn Arbor, MI | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 5 | $27,111 | $32,657 | $9,207 | $16,297 |
| Ross Medical Education Center-DavisonDavison, MI | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 2 | $27,111 | $32,657 | $9,207 | $16,297 |
| Dorsey College-DearbornDetroit, MI | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 41 | $24,964 | $29,948 | $13,000 | $18,180 |
| Dorsey College-RosevilleRoseville, MI | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 27 | $24,964 | $29,948 | $13,000 | $17,640 |
| Dorsey College-WoodhavenWoodhaven, MI | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 7 | $24,964 | $29,948 | $13,000 | $17,640 |
| Northwestern Michigan CollegeTraverse City, MI | Community college | Certificate | 13 | n/a | $34,240 | n/a | $6,073 |
| Delta CollegeUniversity Center, MI | Community college | Certificate | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,910 |
| Jackson CollegeJackson, MI | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $7,680 |
| Kellogg Community CollegeBattle Creek, MI | Community college | Associate degree | 18 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,996 |
| Lake Michigan CollegeBenton Harbor, MI | Community college | Certificate | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,488 |
| Lake Michigan CollegeBenton Harbor, MI | Community college | Associate degree | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,488 |
| Macomb Community CollegeWarren, MI | Community college | Associate degree | 31 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,745 |
| Mott Community CollegeFlint, MI | Community college | Certificate | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $7,009 |
| Northwestern Michigan CollegeTraverse City, MI | Community college | Associate degree | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,073 |
| Wayne County Community College DistrictDetroit, MI | Community college | Certificate | 22 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,112 |
Cities with the most programs: Lansing (2), Detroit (2), Grand Rapids (2), Flint (2), Ann Arbor (2), Warren (2), Kalamazoo (1), Big Rapids (1), Auburn Hills (1), University Center (1), Kentwood (1), Canton (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 Michigan?
28 schools in Michigan awarded dental assisting and hygiene certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 21 certificate and 13 associate programs.
Which dental assisting and hygiene program in Michigan has the highest earnings?
Lansing Community College in Lansing, where associate degree graduates earned a median of $63,641 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest dental assisting and hygiene school in Michigan?
By yearly tuition and fees, Washtenaw Community College in Ann Arbor charges $2,736 (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 Michigan?
The typical certificate program in Michigan reported median earnings of $28,896 one year after graduation and $32,404 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.