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How Much Does Dental Assistant School Really Cost?

See how Dental Assistant School of Little Rock 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: $2,950
Next Start Date: March 7, 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	Dental Assistant School of Little Rock	Community College	University Program
Tuition	$2,950	$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 $2,950 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?

Live, Laughed, and Loved the environment and the people of this place. I got to learn so many different things through this program and my teacher Mrs. Courtney was very involved and helpful throug... Read more

Ashlyn Shelley

Highly recommend this school! The instructors are amazing, and the hands-on training in class gives you the skills and confidence to find a job quickly!

Sam G.

This is a fantastic program that teaches students everything they need to know to begin an amazing career as a Dental Assistant. The tuition includes books, scrubs, AND the cost of the state exam! ... Read more

crystal may

Have heard such great things about this school! When you're starting a new career, you need to be well-prepared and get the information and experience you need, which this school provides. But what... Read more

C G

This program is very great for the student who is willing to be on top of their game when it comes to absorbing a lot of information, overall this program is great and a great stepping stone to get... Read more

Courtney Johnson

This is a great program if you want to be a Dental Assistant in 12 weeks! If you like working with your hands and enjoy interacting with people, you can learn the skills needed to have a great care... Read more

S F

This school can be a great tool for someone who has ambitious and goals to be a great dental assistant. I love the staff, very friendly and well educated on the subjects.

I’m starting school here this fall I’m excited looking forward to learning new things.

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