Dental Assistant Schools in Tupelo, MS

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare dental assistant programs in Tupelo, Mississippi. This guide helps you compare options in your area and understand common questions to ask schools. Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

Dental Assistant Schools Near Tupelo, MS

#1

Northeast Mississippi Community College

Booneville, MS 29.5 miles away BOC Score 56.6
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 39
  • Annual completions: 419
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

University of Mississippi

University, MS 46.1 miles away BOC Score 70.1
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 19
  • Annual completions: 807
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Northwest Mississippi Community College

Senatobia, MS 74.9 miles away BOC Score 47.6
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  • Programs offered: 54
  • Annual completions: 1,875
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

Delta Technical College-Mississippi

Horn Lake, MS 86.8 miles away BOC Score 44.4
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 20
  • Annual completions: 4,658

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#5

Concorde Career College-Southaven

Southaven, MS 86.9 miles away BOC Score 44.0
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 7
  • Annual completions: 330

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

Concorde Career College-Memphis

Memphis, TN 88.3 miles away BOC Score 36.0
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  • Admission rate: 95%
  • Graduation rate: 53%
  • Programs offered: 21
  • Annual completions: 997

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#7

Remington College-Memphis Campus

Memphis, TN 91.3 miles away BOC Score 21.8
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  • In-state tuition: $17,083
  • Out-of-state tuition: $17,083
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  • Graduation rate: 35%
  • Programs offered: 16
  • Annual completions: 353

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#8

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center

Memphis, TN 95.6 miles away BOC Score 89.5
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  • Programs offered: 11
  • Annual completions: 214
  • Online programs available

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#9

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis

Memphis, TN 96.3 miles away BOC Score 34.2
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 39
  • Annual completions: 926

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Mississippi Dental Assistant Salary Snapshot

Mississippi
Mississippi Median Pay $39,160 $18.83 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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