Dental assistant / Washington / Olympia
Compare dental assistant programs near Olympia.
See 4 programs from 3 providers within 30 straight-line miles of Olympia. Compare reported cost and outcomes, then check current prices and travel time yourself.
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- 3
- Reported tuition range
- $1,017–$19,900
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| Program | Approx. distance | Reported format | Tuition & fees | Length | Completed | Employed after exit | Median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental AssistantOlympia Dental Assistant School · Tumwater, WA | 9.7 mistraight line | Hybrid | $3,890+ $0 books and supplies = $3,890 reported total | 12 weeks | 86%38/44 exits | 87%33/38 eligible | $8,356second quarter |
| Dental AssistingSouth Puget Sound Community College · Olympia, WASame reported outcome figures appear on 1 other profile from this provider | 9.7 mistraight line | In person | $10,965+ $0 books and supplies = $10,965 reported total | 60 weeks | 69%24/35 exits | 94%45/48 eligible | $8,709second quarter |
| Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA)South Puget Sound Community College · Olympia, WASame reported outcome figures appear on 1 other profile from this provider | 9.7 mistraight line | Hybrid | $1,017+ $0 books and supplies = $1,017 reported total | 30 weeks | 69%24/35 exits | 94%45/48 eligible | $8,709second quarter |
| Dental Assistant (Hybrid)UEI College · Tacoma, WA | 25.7 mistraight line | Hybrid | $19,900+ $0 books and supplies = $19,900 reported total | 40 weeks | 29%13/45 exits | 81%47/58 eligible | $6,412second quarter |
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Among 4 nearby programs reporting both amounts, Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) at South Puget Sound Community College has the lowest reported combined amount: $1,017 ($1,017 tuition and fees + $0 books and supplies). Combined amounts in this screened set range from $1,017 to $19,900. Other charges may apply; ask for a current written quote.
Local job market / May 2025
A related occupation’s local pay
BLS metro area: Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA
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.