Dental Assistant Schools in Harker Heights, TX

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare dental assistant programs in Harker Heights, Texas. 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 Harker Heights, TX

#1

Temple College

Temple, TX 17.5 miles away BOC Score 39.9
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 26
  • Annual completions: 402
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Austin Community College District

Austin, TX 50.7 miles away BOC Score 49.6
Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $2,550
  • Out-of-state tuition: $10,590
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 19%
  • Programs offered: 79
  • Annual completions: 4,934
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Texas State Technical College

Waco, TX 51.7 miles away BOC Score 47.6
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 73
  • Annual completions: 5,290
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

The College of Health Care Professions-Austin

Austin, TX 54.7 miles away BOC Score 48.2
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 16
  • Annual completions: 671

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

Texas A&M University-College Station

College Station, TX 82.6 miles away BOC Score 81.9
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 28
  • Annual completions: 2,419
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

Blinn College District

Brenham, TX 96.3 miles away BOC Score 40.9
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  • In-state tuition: $4,890
  • Out-of-state tuition: $11,370
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  • Graduation rate: 11%
  • Programs offered: 40
  • Annual completions: 773
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#7

Navarro College

Corsicana, TX 97.4 miles away BOC Score 38.7
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  • Programs offered: 33
  • Annual completions: 893
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

Texas Dental Assistant Salary Snapshot

Texas
Texas Median Pay $45,430 $21.84 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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