Dental assistant / Indiana / Indianapolis

Compare dental assistant programs near Indianapolis.

See 3 programs from 3 providers within 30 straight-line miles of Indianapolis. Compare reported cost and outcomes, then check current prices and travel time yourself.

Local comparison30-mile radius

3programs with comparable data
Distinct providers
3
Reported tuition range
$1,949–$4,438

Straight-line miles are not driving distance. This is a screened subset of local options.

Source file modified April 29, 2026Outcome cohort period not providedUnderstand the figures

A closer look / reported outcomes

See the spread.

Switch measures to see which programs stand out, then open the full comparison below.

Lowest reported tuition first · showing 3 of 3

  1. Vincennes University · Indianapolis, IN

  2. Central Nine Career Center · Greenwood, IN

  3. Dental Careers Foundation Of Indianapolis · Indianapolis, IN

Bars show historical federal figures. A longer tuition bar means a higher reported cost; for completion and employment, a longer bar means a higher reported rate. Rates use different participant groups and do not predict your result. Read the definitions.

Your options side by side

Sorted by approximate distance from the Census Bureau’s point for Indianapolis. Open a program to see its reported details.

Swipe the table sideways to see cost and outcomes

ProgramApprox. distanceReported formatTuition & feesLengthCompletedEmployed after exitMedian earnings
Dental Assistant Training Program With Dental Radiographer Certification (14 IndVincennes University · Indianapolis, IN7.7 mistraight lineIn person$1,949+ $150 books and supplies = $2,099 reported total12 weeks89%34/38 exits78%21/27 eligible$7,028second quarter
Dental Assistant Training W/dental Radiographer Certification (6608 IndianapoliDental Careers Foundation Of Indianapolis · Indianapolis, IN8.7 mistraight lineIn person$4,438+ $300 books and supplies = $4,738 reported total12 weeks83%130/157 exits85%127/150 eligible$6,531second quarter
Dental Assisting With Radiology (11151 Greenwood)Central Nine Career Center · Greenwood, IN12.3 mistraight lineHybrid$2,070+ $0 books and supplies = $2,070 reported total12 weeks96%53/55 exits74%39/53 eligible$6,685second quarter

The reported total adds tuition and fees to books and supplies when both are available; it may exclude other charges and is not a current quote. Earnings are for the second quarter after exit, not annual salary. Employment uses the number eligible for follow-up, which can differ from total exits. Identical figures on multiple provider listings may describe overlapping groups; do not add those counts together. These reported outcomes do not guarantee an individual result. Definitions and limitations

Cost in context

Include books and supplies.

Among 3 nearby programs reporting both amounts, Dental Assisting With Radiology (11151 Greenwood) at Central Nine Career Center has the lowest reported combined amount: $2,070 ($2,070 tuition and fees + $0 books and supplies). Combined amounts in this screened set range from $2,070 to $4,738. Other charges may apply; ask for a current written quote.

Local job market / May 2025

A related occupation’s local pay

BLS metro area: Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual wage$48,970
Estimated workers2,200

One related occupation is Dental Assistants (SOC 31-9091) across the named metro area. Its worker wages are not earnings of graduates from the programs above, and these programs may prepare people for other jobs. The metro boundary differs from this page’s 30-mile program search area. Employment is an estimate of jobs, not openings. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025 OEWS. How to compare these figures.