Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) Program at Butte County Regional Occupational Program in Chico, CA: Cost & Outcomes

Dental assistant / Chico, CA

Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) Program

Butte County Regional Occupational Program in Chico, California. Review its reported cost, length, completion, and employment before asking the provider for current enrollment details.

Program snapshotHistorical report

$7,000reported tuition & fees
Program length
34 weeks
Completed
84%
Employed, Q2 after exit
47%
Provider location
Chico, CA

Rates describe past participant groups, not a prediction or current price.

Source file modified April 29, 2026Outcome cohort period not providedData definitions ↗

At a glance

Tuition and fees
$7,000
Tuition + books and supplies
$7,800Reported amount; other charges may apply
Program length
34 weeks
Completed
84% 46 of 55 exits
Employed 2 quarters later
47% 14 of 30 eligible
Median earnings in 2nd quarter after exit
$11,500

What the numbers tell you

The reported tuition and fees for a participant who is not funded through WIOA are $7,000, plus $800 in reported books and supplies. The program reported 46 completions among 55 exits. Of 30 people eligible for follow-up, 14 were employed in the second quarter after leaving.

The earnings figure is the median amount earned during that quarter by employed participants. It is not annual pay, a starting salary, or a prediction for a prospective student.

Tuition in context

The median reported tuition among the 17 qualifying dental assistant programs in California is $5,146. This program’s $7,000 tuition is $1,854 above it. Courses can differ in length, credential, included supplies, and current price, so compare the full written cost before enrolling.

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