Dental Assistant Schools in Cleveland, TN

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare dental assistant programs in Cleveland, Tennessee. 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 Cleveland, TN

#1

Southern Adventist University

Collegedale, TN 13.7 miles away BOC Score 45.6
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 35
  • Annual completions: 103

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga

Chattanooga, TN 20.3 miles away BOC Score 38.8
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 59%
  • Programs offered: 26
  • Annual completions: 1,889
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Chattanooga College Medical Dental and & Technical Careers

Chattanooga, TN 21.2 miles away BOC Score 22.6
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 11
  • Annual completions: 316

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

Chattanooga State Community College

Chattanooga, TN 21.6 miles away BOC Score 48.1
Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $4,772
  • Out-of-state tuition: $17,756
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 24%
  • Programs offered: 40
  • Annual completions: 411
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

Tennessee Wesleyan University

Athens, TN 24 miles away BOC Score 48.1
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 10
  • Annual completions: 112
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

Roane State Community College

Harriman, TN 50.4 miles away BOC Score 59.9
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 27
  • Annual completions: 518
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#7

Georgia Highlands College

Rome, GA 66 miles away BOC Score 53.7
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 6
  • Annual completions: 115
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#8

Ross Medical Education Center-Knoxville

Knoxville, TN 66.6 miles away BOC Score 38.7
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 2
  • Annual completions: 63

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#9

Georgia Northwestern Technical College

Rome, GA 68.3 miles away BOC Score 53.6
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 113
  • Annual completions: 4,534
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#10

South College

Knoxville, TN 71.6 miles away BOC Score 45.9
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 46
  • Annual completions: 1,724
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

Tennessee Dental Assistant Salary Snapshot

Tennessee
Tennessee Median Pay $46,720 $22.46 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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