Dental Assistant Schools in Urbana, IL

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare dental assistant programs in Urbana, Illinois. Use this page to compare local programs, review typical training formats, and find nearby schools. Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

Dental Assistant Schools Near Urbana, IL

#1

Parkland College

Champaign, IL 5.2 miles away BOC Score 40.9
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 72
  • Annual completions: 811

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Lake Land College

Mattoon, IL 49 miles away BOC Score 53.4
Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $4,415
  • Out-of-state tuition: $14,301
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 56%
  • Programs offered: 76
  • Annual completions: 2,930

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Heartland Community College

Normal, IL 52.1 miles away BOC Score 51.7
Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $5,550
  • Out-of-state tuition: $13,110
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 53%
  • Programs offered: 45
  • Annual completions: 1,236
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

Ross Medical Education Center-Lafayette

Lafayette, IN 73.7 miles away BOC Score 33.4
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 2
  • Annual completions: 72

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

Midwest Technical Institute-Illinois

Springfield, IL 76.3 miles away BOC Score 42.1
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 19
  • Annual completions: 1,861

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

Illinois Central College

East Peoria, IL 80.9 miles away BOC Score 50.0
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 67
  • Annual completions: 2,210
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#7

Illinois Valley Community College

Oglesby, IL 95.1 miles away BOC Score 58.3
Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $4,200
  • Out-of-state tuition: $16,385
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 43%
  • Programs offered: 51
  • Annual completions: 1,552
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

Illinois Dental Assistant Salary Snapshot

Illinois
Illinois Median Pay $48,610 $23.37 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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Career Overview

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