Dental assistant schools in Alabama
We found 10 schools offering dental assistant training in Alabama, with campuses in Montgomery, Birmingham, Bay Minette, and Hanceville and more. Dental assistants in Alabama earn a median $39,080 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 10
- Public colleges
- 6
- Median pay in AL
- $39,080
- Cities with schools
- 1
10 dental assistant schools
School results
Fortis College - Montgomery East
Montgomery, AL · Private
- Dental assistant
- HVAC technician
- Medical assistant
- +1
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George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville
Hanceville, AL · Public
- Dental assistant
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +22
H. Councill Trenholm State Community College
Montgomery, AL · Public
- Dental assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +14
John C Calhoun State Community College
Tanner, AL · Public
- Dental assistant
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- +8
Lawson State Community College - Birmingham
Birmingham, AL · Public
- Dental assistant
- HVAC technician
- Plumbing
- +16
Ross Medical Education Center-Huntsville
Huntsville, AL · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Veterinary technician
Dental assistant schools by city
- Athens (3 within 30 mi)
What dental assistants earn in Alabama
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Dental assistant salary in AlabamaHow to become a dental assistant
- Median pay
- $39,080
- $18.79 an hour
- Typical range
- $30,840–$51,400
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in AL
- 3,740
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +7.4%
- 53,000 openings a year (U.S.)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.
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Frequently asked questions
How many dental assistant schools are in Alabama?
We list 10 schools in Alabama with dental assistant programs: 6 public colleges and 4 private career schools. Campuses are in Montgomery, Birmingham, Bay Minette, Hanceville, and Tanner.
Are there community college dental assistant programs in Alabama?
Yes. 6 public colleges in Alabama offer dental assistant. Public programs often cost less and are usually eligible for federal financial aid. Confirm costs and aid with each school.
How much does dental assistant school cost in Alabama?
Among the 10 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $3,515 to $25,946. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.
How much do dental assistants make in Alabama?
The median pay for dental assistants in Alabama is $39,080 a year, and most earn between $30,840 and $51,400, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a dental assistant school in Alabama?
Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.
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Dental assistant schools in other states
- California (83)
- Florida (38)
- Ohio (35)
- Texas (33)
- Michigan (22)
- North Carolina (20)
- Georgia (18)
- Tennessee (18)
- Arizona (17)
- Pennsylvania (16)
- Washington (15)
- Illinois (14)
- Wisconsin (14)
- Minnesota (13)
- Colorado (12)
- Indiana (11)