Dental Assistant Schools in Union City, NJ

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare dental assistant programs in Union City, New Jersey. 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 Union City, NJ

#1

Mandl School-The College of Allied Health

New York, NY 2.5 miles away BOC Score 35.1
Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $21,700
  • Out-of-state tuition: $21,700
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 40%
  • Programs offered: 7
  • Annual completions: 226

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Eastern International College-Jersey City

Jersey City, NJ 2.7 miles away BOC Score 41.5
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 4
  • Annual completions: 178
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

New York University

New York, NY 3.2 miles away BOC Score 76.9
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 31
  • Annual completions: 3,806
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

New York School for Medical and Dental Assistants

Long Island City, NY 4.6 miles away BOC Score 50.5
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 3
  • Annual completions: 150

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

CUNY New York City College of Technology

Brooklyn, NY 5.5 miles away BOC Score 44.4
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 43
  • Annual completions: 1,177
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

CUNY Hostos Community College

Bronx, NY 6.5 miles away BOC Score 56.5
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 20
  • Annual completions: 320
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#7

American Institute-Clifton

CLIFTON, NJ 8.9 miles away BOC Score 31.8
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 56%
  • Programs offered: 8
  • Annual completions: 430

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#8

Plaza College

Forest Hills, NY 11.1 miles away BOC Score 49.1
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 10
  • Annual completions: 274
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#9

Bergen Community College

Paramus, NJ 13 miles away BOC Score 63.9
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 42
  • Annual completions: 323
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#10

St Paul's School of Nursing-Staten Island

Staten Island, NY 14.1 miles away BOC Score 54.3
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  • 2 Teleport Drive, Corporate Commons Two, Suite 203 Staten Island, NY 10311
  • (718) 517-7700
Key stats
  • Programs offered: 2
  • Annual completions: 68

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

New Jersey Dental Assistant Salary Snapshot

New Jersey
New Jersey Median Pay $49,390 $23.74 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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