Dental Assistant Schools in Homewood, AL

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare dental assistant programs in Homewood, Alabama. Use this page to compare local programs, review typical training formats, and find nearby schools. Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

Dental Assistant Schools Near Homewood, AL

#1

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, AL 2.8 miles away BOC Score 58.6
Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $9,098
  • Out-of-state tuition: $22,562
Contact
  • Administration Bldg Suite 1070 Birmingham, AL 35294-0110
  • (205) 934-4011
Key stats
  • Admission rate: 88%
  • Graduation rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 19
  • Annual completions: 746
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Fortis Institute-Birmingham

Birmingham, AL 3.5 miles away BOC Score 27.8
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 14
  • Annual completions: 370

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Lawson State Community College

Birmingham, AL 4.6 miles away BOC Score 38.3
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 43
  • Annual completions: 463
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville

Hanceville, AL 42.3 miles away BOC Score 52.6
Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $5,220
  • Out-of-state tuition: $9,090
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 50%
  • Programs offered: 46
  • Annual completions: 2,010
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

Gadsden State Community College

Gadsden, AL 59.8 miles away BOC Score 47.7
Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $4,272
  • Out-of-state tuition: $7,368
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 35%
  • Programs offered: 42
  • Annual completions: 1,817
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

Fortis College-Montgomery

Montgomery, AL 81.2 miles away BOC Score 20.1
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 7
  • Annual completions: 349

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#7

H Councill Trenholm State Community College

Montgomery, AL 81.5 miles away BOC Score 45.2
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 28
  • Annual completions: 476
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#8

John C Calhoun State Community College

Tanner, AL 82.6 miles away BOC Score 50.8
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 22
  • Annual completions: 1,988
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#9

Ross Medical Education Center-Huntsville

Huntsville, AL 88.5 miles away BOC Score 28.2
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  • 930 Old Monrovia Road NW, Suite 9 Huntsville, AL 35806-2509
  • (256) 430-9740
Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 55%
  • Programs offered: 2
  • Annual completions: 49

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#10

West Georgia Technical College

Waco, GA 94.6 miles away BOC Score 51.0
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 95
  • Annual completions: 4,107
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

Alabama Dental Assistant Salary Snapshot

Alabama
Alabama Median Pay $39,080 $18.79 per hour
U.S. Median Pay $48,070 $23.11 per hour
Data Year: 2025 SOC: 31-9091 Source: BLS OEWS

What to Compare (Quick Checklist)

  • DANB certification exam preparation and pass rates
  • Clinical externship hours in dental office settings
  • Dental radiology certification (state requirements vary)
  • OSHA and infection control training included
  • State-specific expanded duties permitted after certification

Next Steps

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Career Overview

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