Dental Assistant Schools in Fairfield, CA

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare dental assistant programs in Fairfield, California. This guide helps you compare options in your area and understand common questions to ask schools. Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

Dental Assistant Schools Near Fairfield, CA

#1

Mt. Diablo Adult Education-Mt. Diablo USD

Concord, CA 19.5 miles away BOC Score 66.0
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  • Loma Vista Adult Center - 1266 San Carlos Avenue. Concord, CA 94518-1199
  • (925) 685-7340
Key stats
  • Programs offered: 6
  • Annual completions: 117

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Diablo Valley College

Pleasant Hill, CA 20.2 miles away BOC Score 69.3
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 51
  • Annual completions: 1,547
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Carrington College-Pleasant Hill Campus

Pleasant Hill, CA 20.6 miles away BOC Score 44.8
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 6
  • Annual completions: 237

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

Contra Costa Medical Career College

Antioch, CA 23.3 miles away BOC Score 81.1
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 15
  • Annual completions: 936

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#5

College of Marin

Kentfield, CA 35.1 miles away BOC Score 45.7
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 27
  • Annual completions: 175
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

Sacramento City College

Sacramento, CA 35.3 miles away BOC Score 51.7
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  • In-state tuition: $1,288
  • Out-of-state tuition: $12,616
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 32%
  • Programs offered: 53
  • Annual completions: 1,279
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#7

College of Alameda

Alameda, CA 35.6 miles away BOC Score 35.5
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 18
  • Annual completions: 217

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#8

UEI College-Sacramento

Sacramento, CA 36.6 miles away BOC Score 29.7
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 13
  • Annual completions: 1,555

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#9

Carrington College-San Leandro Campus

San Leandro, CA 39 miles away BOC Score 40.7
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 4
  • Annual completions: 213

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#10

Santa Rosa Junior College

Santa Rosa, CA 39.7 miles away BOC Score 60.0
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 69
  • Annual completions: 4,260
  • 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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