Dental Assisting programs in Idaho
8 dental assisting programs at 5 Idaho schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (2 programs), the state median is $52,273 one year after completion, 46% above the national median of $35,858. Median borrower debt is $18,861.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrington College-Boise | Boise, ID | Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 48 | $71,587 | $27,688 | $315 |
| Carrington College-Boise | Boise, ID | Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate | 63 | $32,959 | $10,034 | $114 |
| College of Eastern Idaho | Idaho Falls, ID | Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate | 9 | not reported | – | – |
| North Idaho College | Coeur d'Alene, ID | Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 15 | not reported | – | – |
| College of Southern Idaho | Twin Falls, ID | Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate | 14 | not reported | – | – |
| College of Southern Idaho | Twin Falls, ID | Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 10 | not reported | – | – |
| College of Western Idaho | Nampa, ID | Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate | 10 | not reported | – | – |
| College of Western Idaho | Nampa, ID | Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 7 | 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 Idaho
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 Idaho?
By reported one-year earnings, Carrington College-Boise leads at $71,587 in the associate degree program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many dental assisting programs are in Idaho?
The Scorecard lists 8 certificate or associate programs in this field at 5 schools in Idaho.