Dental Assistant Schools in Cary, NC

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare dental assistant programs in Cary, North Carolina. Browse local listings and compare schedules, training formats, and total costs before contacting schools. Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

Dental Assistant Schools Near Cary, NC

#1

Wake Technical Community College

Raleigh, NC 11.1 miles away BOC Score 55.3
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 64
  • Annual completions: 5,606
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Miller-Motte College-Raleigh

Raleigh, NC 13.4 miles away BOC Score 28.0
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  • Programs offered: 10
  • Annual completions: 119

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, NC 15.5 miles away BOC Score 91.9
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  • Programs offered: 8
  • Annual completions: 167
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

Central Carolina Community College

Sanford, NC 28.3 miles away BOC Score 60.6
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 65
  • Annual completions: 1,072
  • Online programs available

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#5

Alamance Community College

Graham, NC 36.1 miles away BOC Score 50.9
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 42
  • Annual completions: 1,011
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

Fayetteville Technical Community College

Fayetteville, NC 49.6 miles away BOC Score 45.5
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  • Programs offered: 66
  • Annual completions: 4,671
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#7

Wayne Community College

Goldsboro, NC 55.6 miles away BOC Score 53.6
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  • Programs offered: 38
  • Annual completions: 1,518
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#8

Danville Community College

Danville, VA 63.3 miles away BOC Score 46.4
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  • In-state tuition: $4,992
  • Out-of-state tuition: $11,430
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  • Graduation rate: 39%
  • Programs offered: 40
  • Annual completions: 565
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#9

Guilford Technical Community College

Jamestown, NC 63.4 miles away BOC Score 35.2
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  • In-state tuition: $2,320
  • Out-of-state tuition: $7,696
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 31%
  • Programs offered: 72
  • Annual completions: 2,212
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#10

Montgomery Community College

Troy, NC 65.8 miles away BOC Score 52.6
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  • Programs offered: 36
  • Annual completions: 539
  • Online programs available

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North Carolina Dental Assistant Salary Snapshot

North Carolina
North Carolina Median Pay $50,380 $24.22 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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