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How Much Does Dental Assistant School Really Cost?

See how Augusta 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: $3,250
Next Start Date: April 11, 2026
Down Payment as Low As: $450

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	Augusta Dental Assistant School	Community College	University Program
Tuition	$3,250	$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 $3,250 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 $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 (23)

I had Ms.kaley as my instructor and she really made learning everything fun , there was never a moment when i was bored or not intertained. The program is what you make it, you have to be willing t... Read more

Tejada Moment

Kaley was a great dental assisting instructor. She was attentive, patient, and very knowledgeable. She made sure we fully understood each skill and always created a supportive learning environment.... Read more

Micah Butler

Kaley, My Instructor is the best‼️ She made sure that we understood each step as we learned. She went over and beyond to help Me (Us) My Class succeed.❤️ Couldn’t have had a better teacher

val Foots

I had the privilege of learning from Ms. Kaley my Dental instructor at Augusta Dental Assistant School and I can confidently say she is one of the best instructors I’ve ever had. Her teaching styl... Read more

Chanee' Williams

I had a great time with my classmates and our instructor Kaley, who taught us everything we needed to know and answered any questions.

Ana-Mayra castillo

My experience at Augusta Dental Assistant School was amazing. Miss Kaley was my instructor for the duration of the course, and I’m confident she’s given me the tools to be a successful dental assis... Read more

Aryanna Rhodes

I attend here and love it. I was grouped with Kaley and she is a great instructor. She helps us even when we think we don’t need it.

AMya Dunn

Augusta Dental Assistant School provides an exceptional education and practical training experience. The program thoroughly covers the core skills and knowledge needed to succeed in a real-world de... Read more

Alyssa Robinson

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