Dental Assistant Schools in Hopkinsville, KY

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare dental assistant programs in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. 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 Hopkinsville, KY

#1

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, KY 57.3 miles away BOC Score 52.7
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 31
  • Annual completions: 618
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson

Dickson, TN 57.9 miles away BOC Score 55.3
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  • Programs offered: 24
  • Annual completions: 798

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Tennessee State University

Nashville, TN 58.8 miles away BOC Score 34.2
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  • Programs offered: 11
  • Annual completions: 228
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville

Nashville, TN 61 miles away BOC Score 56.6
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  • Programs offered: 30
  • Annual completions: 925

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#5

Volunteer State Community College

Gallatin, TN 63.6 miles away BOC Score 46.8
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  • Programs offered: 25
  • Annual completions: 1,031
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

Ross Medical Education Center-Owensboro

Owensboro, KY 64.1 miles away BOC Score 32.3
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  • Programs offered: 2
  • Annual completions: 19

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#7

Remington College-Nashville Campus

Nashville, TN 65.5 miles away BOC Score 29.9
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  • Programs offered: 15
  • Annual completions: 296

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#8

West Kentucky Community and Technical College

Paducah, KY 66.8 miles away BOC Score 56.9
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  • Programs offered: 59
  • Annual completions: 3,263
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#9

University of Southern Indiana

Evansville, IN 78.4 miles away BOC Score 60.4
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  • Programs offered: 31
  • Annual completions: 469
  • Online programs available

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#10

Ross Medical Education Center-Evansville

Evansville, IN 78.7 miles away BOC Score 31.0
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  • Programs offered: 2
  • Annual completions: 48

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Kentucky Dental Assistant Salary Snapshot

Kentucky
Kentucky Median Pay $47,730 $22.95 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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