Dental Assistant Schools in Merrillville, IN

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare dental assistant programs in Merrillville, Indiana. 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 Merrillville, IN

#1

Indiana University-Northwest

Gary, IN 5.9 miles away BOC Score 44.5
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 13
  • Annual completions: 182
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Prairie State College

Chicago Heights, IL 16.7 miles away BOC Score 47.7
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 60
  • Annual completions: 896
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

MDT College of Health Sciences

Chicago, IL 32.5 miles away BOC Score 36.0
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 2
  • Annual completions: 128

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College

Chicago, IL 33.4 miles away BOC Score 43.9
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 33
  • Annual completions: 1,448
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

Midwestern Career College

Chicago, IL 33.4 miles away BOC Score 57.7
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  • Programs offered: 15
  • Annual completions: 288
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

Lewis University

Romeoville, IL 40.2 miles away BOC Score 73.8
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  • In-state tuition: $39,200
  • Out-of-state tuition: $39,200
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  • Admission rate: 71%
  • Graduation rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 30
  • Annual completions: 440
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#7

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn, IL 46.4 miles away BOC Score 47.7
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  • Programs offered: 98
  • Annual completions: 3,152

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#8

William Rainey Harper College

Palatine, IL 57.2 miles away BOC Score 59.2
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  • Programs offered: 73
  • Annual completions: 2,528
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#9

Indiana University-South Bend

South Bend, IN 58.2 miles away BOC Score 43.4
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  • Programs offered: 16
  • Annual completions: 152
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#10

Ross Medical Education Center-Granger

Granger, IN 61.6 miles away BOC Score 28.2
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  • Programs offered: 2
  • Annual completions: 69

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Indiana Dental Assistant Salary Snapshot

Indiana
Indiana Median Pay $48,670 $23.40 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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