Dental Assistant Schools in Kannapolis, NC

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare dental assistant programs in Kannapolis, North Carolina. 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 Kannapolis, NC

#1

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College

Salisbury, NC 14.6 miles away BOC Score 47.2
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 50
  • Annual completions: 2,086
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Central Piedmont Community College

Charlotte, NC 20.9 miles away BOC Score 52.6
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  • Programs offered: 81
  • Annual completions: 5,637
  • Online programs available

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#3

Davidson-Davie Community College

Thomasville, NC 37.3 miles away BOC Score 51.6
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  • Programs offered: 46
  • Annual completions: 1,662
  • Online programs available

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#4

Catawba Valley Community College

Hickory, NC 39.5 miles away BOC Score 50.4
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  • Programs offered: 48
  • Annual completions: 939
  • Online programs available

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#5

York Technical College

Rock Hill, SC 42.5 miles away BOC Score 40.4
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  • Programs offered: 63
  • Annual completions: 1,055

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#6

Montgomery Community College

Troy, NC 43.9 miles away BOC Score 52.6
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  • Programs offered: 36
  • Annual completions: 539
  • Online programs available

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#7

Forsyth Technical Community College

Winston-Salem, NC 45.9 miles away BOC Score 52.9
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  • Programs offered: 62
  • Annual completions: 2,058
  • Online programs available

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#8

Guilford Technical Community College

Jamestown, NC 54.2 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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  • Graduation rate: 31%
  • Programs offered: 72
  • Annual completions: 2,212
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#9

Wilkes Community College

Wilkesboro, NC 54.8 miles away BOC Score 56.9
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  • Programs offered: 26
  • Annual completions: 850
  • Online programs available

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#10

Western Piedmont Community College

Morganton, NC 61.3 miles away BOC Score 58.4
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  • Programs offered: 25
  • Annual completions: 275
  • 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

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