Dental Assisting programs in Nebraska
8 dental assisting programs at 5 Nebraska schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (2 programs), the state median is $43,778 one year after completion, 22% above the national median of $35,858. Median borrower debt is $10,500.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Community College | Grand Island, NE | Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 16 | $51,777 | $15,500 | $176 |
| Southeast Community College Area | Lincoln, NE | Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate | 22 | $35,779 | $5,500 | $63 |
| Central Community College | Grand Island, NE | Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Metropolitan Community College Area | Omaha, NE | Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Mid-Plains Community College | North Platte, NE | Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Mid-Plains Community College | North Platte, NE | Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Southeast Community College Area | Lincoln, NE | Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | – | – |
| Western Nebraska Community College | Scottsbluff, NE | Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 3 | 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 Nebraska
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 Nebraska?
By reported one-year earnings, Central Community College leads at $51,777 in the associate degree program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many dental assisting programs are in Nebraska?
The Scorecard lists 8 certificate or associate programs in this field at 5 schools in Nebraska.