Dental Assistant Schools in Pearland, TX

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare dental assistant programs in Pearland, Texas. 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 Pearland, TX

#1

College of Health Care Professions

Houston, TX 10.2 miles away BOC Score 52.4
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 8
  • Annual completions: 415

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Houston, TX 11.2 miles away BOC Score 96.9
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  • Programs offered: 3
  • Annual completions: 76
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Remington College-Houston Southeast Campus

League City, TX 12.7 miles away BOC Score 32.2
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  • Programs offered: 5
  • Annual completions: 35

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#4

Houston Community College

Houston, TX 13.2 miles away BOC Score 46.4
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 87
  • Annual completions: 3,285
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston

Houston, TX 15.4 miles away BOC Score 43.0
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  • Graduation rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 13
  • Annual completions: 581

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest

Houston, TX 21.5 miles away BOC Score 52.9
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  • Programs offered: 17
  • Annual completions: 2,329
  • Online programs available

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#7

College of the Mainland

Texas City, TX 22.2 miles away BOC Score 64.9
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  • Programs offered: 42
  • Annual completions: 681
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#8

Pima Medical Institute-Houston

Houston, TX 24.2 miles away BOC Score 52.7
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  • Programs offered: 17
  • Annual completions: 803

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#9

Fortis Institute

Houston, TX 26.7 miles away BOC Score 40.1
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  • Programs offered: 11
  • Annual completions: 348

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#10

Remington College-North Houston Campus

Houston, TX 27.6 miles away
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  • Programs offered: 13
  • Annual completions: 183

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Texas Dental Assistant Salary Snapshot

Texas
Texas Median Pay $45,430 $21.84 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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