Dental Assistant Programs in North Carolina

North Carolina has 20 schools with dental assistant programs in this directory: 18 public and 2 private. Together they graduated 355 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Graduates earned a median of $37,210 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Central Piedmont Community College, Guilford Technical Community College and Alamance Community College.

20
Schools with this program
355
Graduates last year
$37,210
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 20 dental assistant programs in North Carolina

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Wayne Community College

Goldsboro, NC

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,598
Graduates last year
17
Type
Public

Wilkes Community College

Wilkesboro, NC

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,572
Graduates last year
16
Median earnings, 1 yr
$31,287
Type
Public

Pitt Community College

Winterville, NC

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,680
Graduates last year
11
Type
Public

Miller-Motte College-Raleigh

Raleigh, NC

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Associate degree
Program tuition
$33,160
Length
18 months
Graduates last year
10
Median earnings, 1 yr
$33,652
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much do dental assistant graduates earn?

Across 11 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $37,210 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public dental assistant programs in North Carolina?

Yes. 18 public schools offer it, including Central Piedmont Community College, Guilford Technical Community College, Alamance Community College, Wake Technical Community College and Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.