Dental Assisting programs in Connecticut
8 dental assisting programs at 7 Connecticut schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (7 programs), the state median is $71,011 one year after completion, 98% above the national median of $35,858. Median borrower debt is $17,500.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodwin University | East Hartford, CT | Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 20 | $74,978 | $41,500 | $472 |
| University of New Haven | West Haven, CT | Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 36 | $73,438 | $20,500 | $233 |
| University of Bridgeport | Bridgeport, CT | Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 36 | $71,462 | $23,000 | $261 |
| Connecticut State Community College | New Britain, CT | Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 18 | $71,011 | $17,500 | $199 |
| Porter & Chester Institute | Bridgeport, CT | Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate | 104 | $35,455 | $11,927 | $136 |
| Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden | Hamden, CT | Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate | 16 | $33,901 | $10,362 | $118 |
| American Institute-West Hartford | West Hartford, CT | Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate | 18 | $32,408 | $10,206 | $116 |
| Connecticut State Community College | New Britain, CT | Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate | 21 | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
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Before you choose a dental assisting school in Connecticut
Dental assisting rules are set by each state's dental board; some states allow on-the-job training while others require a program, a registration or an exam.
- Does this program satisfy my state's dental board rules?
- Does it prepare me for the national DANB exam?
- How many clinical hours are included?
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. See our methodology.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best-paying dental assisting program in Connecticut?
By reported one-year earnings, Goodwin University leads at $74,978 in the associate degree program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many dental assisting programs are in Connecticut?
The Scorecard lists 8 certificate or associate programs in this field at 7 schools in Connecticut.