About Zollege
The mission, the network, and the people behind your school
Our Mission
Eliminate reliance on student loans by delivering scalable, debt-free career training for essential, human-centered jobs.
Founded in 2010 in Austin, TX by Dr. Thomas Ince — a dentist who struggled to find well-trained dental assistants and discovered they were often $20,000 in debt just to enter the workforce. Today, Zollege has helped over 20,000 students launch healthcare careers without that burden.
Where it Started
A dentist's frustration became a national mission.
Zollege was founded in 2010 by Dr. Thomas Ince, a dentist who couldn't find well-trained dental assistants for his practice. The candidates he interviewed were poorly prepared and often $20,000 or more in debt from traditional training programs.
He built Zollege as the alternative: a hands-on, debt-free, accelerated path into dental assisting. Today, more than 20,000 graduates have launched their careers through the program.
Where it Grew
The same mission, expanded into medical assisting.
Dr. Ince's brother Ryan Ince, a physician, saw the same problem in medicine: medical assistants were arriving in clinics under-trained and over-burdened with student debt.
Building on the dental assistant program's success, the Ince brothers created the same hands-on, debt-free model for medical assisting. Today, that program has helped over 5,000 students graduate into careers in healthcare.
Clinical Host Sites
312+
and growing
States Active
38
across the U.S.
Students Trained
20,000+
+1,200 YTD
Job Placement Rate
83%
within 90 days of graduation
Total Debt Saved
$468M+
vs. traditional programs
Network Footprint
Active partner schools across the country
Map shows representative locations; full network includes 312+ partner schools across 38+ states.
Student Voices
Real students, real reviews
What students at Zollege schools are saying about their experience
"Ms. Courtney is an exceptional dental assistant teacher. She is incredibly kind, patient, and reassuring, and she is always there …"
Bri
Google"Courtney without a doubt, one of the best instructors I have had. Their passion for the subject is infectious, and they genuinely …"
Kendra Maurer
Google"Very informative class. I learned so much from this class. Melissa my instructor was amazing."
Cristian Urquiza
Google"Attended Austin Dental Assistant school at this location. Great experience, would totally do it again."
Claire Sherman
GooglePartner Voices
What practice owners are saying about hosting Zollege schools
Oral healthcare is a critical part of overall health. A truly great dental assistant is often the difference between average care and truly exceptional care. Providing people a clear path into a meaningful career of service, without the bur…
Zollege Host Partner
Madison, WI
I take pride in partnering with Zollege to help aspiring dental assistants achieve their dreams in the dental field. This collaboration has also provided supplemental income for my practice, which has been an added benefit.
Duc Tang, DDS
Charlotte, NC
Professionally, the school has had a real positive impact. The extra cash flow has helped cover nearly ½ of my office rent. An unexpected boon to the practice has been the network we have developed — as students graduate and go work in othe…
Christopher J. Perry, DMD, MAGD
San Antonio, TX
Mission Impact
Partner Network
Where We're Headed
Driving U.S. student loan debt below $1 trillion
We're expanding into new states, building AI-first learning tools, and deepening partnerships with employers — all to make sure every graduate walks out of your practice ready to launch a lasting career.
You're not just hosting a school. You're part of the solution.