Dental Assisting at Concorde Career College-North Hollywood

North Hollywood, CA · Private for-profit · Certificate · Dental Support Services and Allied Professions

A 99% acceptance rate means Concorde Career College-North Hollywood is accessible to most applicants, a compact campus enrolling 143 students in North Hollywood, CA.

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $22,428/yr fall 38% below the $36,429 national median for Dental Assisting. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

AI risk is moderate — 24% task exposure — and the 30% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Dental Assisting graduates.

At $9,500 in median debt against $22,428 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance quickly — a hallmark of affordable trade programs.

At #420 out of 513 programs, Concorde Career College-North Hollywood's financial outcomes for Dental Assisting trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $22,428 to $31,159 shows 39% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

Dental Assisting connects to 4 apprenticeship options. The earn-while-you-learn model can be a strong alternative or complement to a certificate program.

41 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
37
Low End
41
Score
42
High End
Earnings $22,428/yr (-38% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (76% shielded)
Job Market Large (99,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$334K
8.6% annual growth
Viable Career Paths
4 of 4
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Median Debt at Graduation
$9,500
5.1 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$31,159
39% growth from Year 1

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Dental Assisting graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary $105,620 +17.3% 52%
Dental hygienists $94,260 +7.0% 81%
Dental laboratory technicians $48,310 -4.7% 96%
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
$105,620
+17.3% growth 52% AI-proof
Dental hygienists
$94,260
+7.0% growth 81% AI-proof
Dental laboratory technicians
$48,310
-4.7% growth 96% AI-proof

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Dental Assisting Career Guide

See the full career breakdown for Dental Assisting — job titles, salary ranges, and growth projections for graduates from Concorde Career College-North Hollywood and 512 other schools.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Concorde Career College-North Hollywood's Dental Assisting program score?
A score of 41/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Dental Assisting. Earnings, ROI, or job market factors are pulling the score down.
Why are Dental Assisting earnings lower at Concorde Career College-North Hollywood?
Starting salary is one data point. If Concorde Career College-North Hollywood's tuition is significantly below average, the ROI calculation can still work — lower earnings paired with lower costs can be a reasonable trade.
Can I learn Dental Assisting through an apprenticeship instead of Concorde Career College-North Hollywood?
If Concorde Career College-North Hollywood's tuition gives you pause, consider that 4 DOL-registered apprenticeship pathways exist for Dental Assisting. You'd earn while training, avoiding student debt entirely — though completion takes longer than a certificate program.
Is there demand for Dental Assisting workers?
With approximately 99,500 annual openings across mapped careers, Dental Assisting offers a large employment pool. Concorde Career College-North Hollywood graduates enter a market shaped by an aging population and expanding healthcare access.
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