Dental Assistant Schools in EL Centro, CA

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare dental assistant programs in EL Centro, California. Browse local listings and compare schedules, training formats, and total costs before contacting schools. Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

Dental Assistant Schools Near EL Centro, CA

#1

Imperial Valley College

Imperial, CA 4.2 miles away BOC Score 65.9
Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $1,148
  • Out-of-state tuition: $8,852
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 45%
  • Programs offered: 48
  • Annual completions: 1,132
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Milan Institute-Palm Desert

Palm Desert, CA 80.6 miles away BOC Score 31.8
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  • 75-030 Gerald Ford Drive, Suite 203 Palm Desert, CA 92211
  • (760) 469-4545
Key stats
  • Programs offered: 11
  • Annual completions: 288

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Southwestern College

Chula Vista, CA 84.4 miles away BOC Score 50.7
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 63
  • Annual completions: 1,528
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

UEI College-Chula Vista

Chula Vista, CA 88.5 miles away BOC Score 38.1
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 15
  • Annual completions: 2,097

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

Concorde Career College-San Diego

San Diego, CA 90 miles away BOC Score 54.2
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  • 4393 Imperial Avenue, Suite 100 San Diego, CA 92113-1964
  • (619) 688-0800
Key stats
  • Programs offered: 13
  • Annual completions: 725

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista

Chula Vista, CA 90.1 miles away BOC Score 49.1
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 60%
  • Programs offered: 9
  • Annual completions: 375

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#7

San Diego Mesa College

San Diego, CA 93.5 miles away BOC Score 57.2
Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $1,146
  • Out-of-state tuition: $10,002
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 34%
  • Programs offered: 31
  • Annual completions: 473
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#8

Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos

San Marcos, CA 96 miles away BOC Score 47.1
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 11
  • Annual completions: 432

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#9

Palomar College

San Marcos, CA 97.4 miles away BOC Score 55.8
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 74
  • Annual completions: 1,721
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

California Dental Assistant Salary Snapshot

California
California Median Pay $50,110 $24.09 per hour
U.S. Median Pay $48,070 $23.11 per hour
Data Year: 2025 SOC: 31-9091 Source: BLS OEWS

What to Compare (Quick Checklist)

  • DANB certification exam preparation and pass rates
  • Clinical externship hours in dental office settings
  • Dental radiology certification (state requirements vary)
  • OSHA and infection control training included
  • State-specific expanded duties permitted after certification

Next Steps

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