Dental Assistant Schools in Grass Valley, CA

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare dental assistant programs in Grass Valley, 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 Grass Valley, CA

#1

Carrington College-Sacramento

Sacramento, CA 49.2 miles away BOC Score 50.0
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 12
  • Annual completions: 1,422
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

UEI College-Sacramento

Sacramento, CA 50.3 miles away BOC Score 29.7
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  • Programs offered: 13
  • Annual completions: 1,555

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Butte County Regional Occupational Program

Chico, CA 52.5 miles away BOC Score 54.7
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  • Programs offered: 4
  • Annual completions: 69

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#4

Sacramento City College

Sacramento, CA 52.6 miles away BOC Score 51.7
Tuition
  • 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

#5

Lake Tahoe Community College

South Lake Tahoe, CA 61.7 miles away BOC Score 30.5
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  • In-state tuition: $1,131
  • Out-of-state tuition: $11,103
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  • Graduation rate: 43%
  • Programs offered: 28
  • Annual completions: 171
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

Truckee Meadows Community College

Reno, NV 71.3 miles away BOC Score 63.0
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 73
  • Annual completions: 2,659
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#7

Milan Institute-Sparks

Sparks, NV 72.3 miles away BOC Score 35.9
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 6
  • Annual completions: 221

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#8

UEI College-Stockton

Stockton, CA 85.8 miles away BOC Score 36.8
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  • Programs offered: 13
  • Annual completions: 1,379

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#9

University of the Pacific

Stockton, CA 87 miles away BOC Score 75.4
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  • Programs offered: 10
  • Annual completions: 135
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#10

Carrington College-Stockton

Stockton, CA 88.4 miles away BOC Score 41.0
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 5
  • Annual completions: 231

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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

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