Dental Assistant Schools in Shelby, NC

Updated January 10, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare dental assistant programs in Shelby, North Carolina. This guide helps you compare options in your area and understand common questions to ask schools. City population is roughly 27,288 (estimate; varies by source and year). Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

Dental Assistant Schools Near Shelby, NC

#2

Western Piedmont Community College

Morganton, NC 31 miles away
Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $2,650
  • Out-of-state tuition: $8,794
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Source: IPEDS College Scorecard ACCSC

#4

Spartanburg Community College

Spartanburg, SC 33.3 miles away
Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $5,046
  • Out-of-state tuition: $10,110
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Source: IPEDS College Scorecard ACCSC

#6

Central Piedmont Community College

Charlotte, NC 40.5 miles away
Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $2,792
  • Out-of-state tuition: $8,936
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Source: IPEDS College Scorecard ACCSC

North Carolina Dental Assistant Salary Snapshot

North Carolina
North Carolina Median Pay $48,710 $23.42 per hour
U.S. Median Pay $47,300 $22.74 per hour
Data Year: 2024 SOC: 31-9091 Source: BLS OEWS

What to Compare (Quick Checklist)

  • Schedule options (day/evening/weekend) and expected weekly time commitment
  • Hands-on requirements (labs, shop time, clinicals, externships) and how competencies are evaluated
  • Total cost breakdown (tuition, fees, supplies, exams) in writing
  • Credential outcome (certificate/diploma/associate) and what it’s designed to prepare you for
  • Licensing or certification steps in North Carolina (requirements can vary)

Next Steps

Use ZIP search to widen your radius, then verify program details directly with each school.

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