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How Much Does Dental Assistant School Really Cost?

See how Chicago Dental Assistant School compares on cost, time, and return on investment — and how you can graduate debt-free.

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Weeks to Graduate: 12
Total Tuition: $3,950
Next Start Date: March 28, 2026
Down Payment as Low As: $1450

Cost Comparison: Your Options

When it comes to becoming a dental assistant, you have choices. But not all paths offer the same value. Here's how the numbers compare:

Feature	Chicago Dental Assistant School	Community College	University Program
Tuition	$3,950	$10,000-$20,000	$15,000-$30,000+
Time to Career	12 weeks	1-2 years	2-4 years
Student Loan Debt	$0	$5,000-$15,000	$15,000-$40,000+
Payment Plans	Yes — flexible weekly payments	Semester billing	Semester billing
Earning Sooner	In 12 weeks	In 1-2 years	In 2-4 years

The Real Cost of Waiting

Every month you spend in a longer program is a month you're not earning a dental assistant salary. Dental assistants in the U.S. earn a median salary of $46,540 per year. By completing your training in 12 weeks instead of 1-2 years, you could earn $46,000+ more during the time others are still in school.

Flexible Payment Plans

We offer payment plans that work with your budget — no student loans needed.

Pay in Full

Pay $3,950 upfront and save on payment plan fees. This is the most popular option for students who want to keep costs as low as possible.

Weekly Payment Plan

Start with a deposit of $1,450 and make manageable weekly payments. No credit checks, no interest — just a simple plan that fits your budget.

What Are Our Students Saying?

Google 4.9 (27)

The best part of this whole experience was our Instructor Sherida!! She was the only instructor that was consistent and helped us even when the school did not give us the supplies we needed

Hannah Cashman

Just finished my program from there it was a really enjoyable experience. My instructor Jamila made it even better she was so sweet and understanding. I would definitely recommend this program such... Read more

Yaricsa Hurtado

good technique to make the lessons understood even if the level of English is low for expatriates like me who do not have a good level of English! I was afraid of not being able to get out of it bu... Read more

Carole Nyamouth

Ms.Jamila and Mrs. Tasha are the best instructors I ever I met! They are very helpful and hands on and they’re the reason why my entire class graduated.

Niecy Nolan

I just graduated the program today and I loved it. My instructors Jamila and Tasha were great at helping me understand and feel comfortable with going into the real world. I want to thank them. One... Read more

Kentaea Watson

I absolutely loved this course! It covered everything I needed to know in just 12 weeks. Instructor Jamila and Tasha were incredibly knowledgeable, supportive, and engaging, making the learning exp... Read more

Stef Stef

Instructor Jamila is the best! She’s very helpful and hands on, always making sure you’re confident in doing what you learned each class. She’s always smiling and has great energy. My experience w... Read more

Tyreek Echoles

Amazing program and Emma was the best instructor to learn from!

Juliana Erazo

Great Instructors! Ready to work one on one and set students up for success! Flexible online learning with in person Saturday class. Small classes for optimal learning experience. Students ready to... Read more

Kim Baron

This school helped me learn so much in the dental field! Our instructors are very helpful and reassured us to ask for assistance or ask any questions when we felt the need to. Emma especially made ... Read more

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