Dental assistant schools in Arkansas
We found 3 schools offering dental assistant training in Arkansas, with campuses in Blytheville, Bentonville, and North Little Rock. Dental assistants in Arkansas earn a median $42,830 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 3
- Public colleges
- 3
- Median pay in AR
- $42,830
3 dental assistant schools
School results
NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Bentonville, AR · Public
- Dental assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- EMT & paramedic
- +10
University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College
North Little Rock, AR · Public
- Dental assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +20
What dental assistants earn in Arkansas
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Dental assistant salary in ArkansasHow to become a dental assistant
- Median pay
- $42,830
- $20.59 an hour
- Typical range
- $35,060–$48,330
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in AR
- 2,950
- 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 Arkansas?
We list 3 schools in Arkansas with dental assistant programs: 3 public colleges. Campuses are in Blytheville, Bentonville, and North Little Rock.
Are there community college dental assistant programs in Arkansas?
Yes. 3 public colleges in Arkansas 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 Arkansas?
Among the 3 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $5,375 to $14,327. 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 Arkansas?
The median pay for dental assistants in Arkansas is $42,830 a year, and most earn between $35,060 and $48,330, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a dental assistant school in Arkansas?
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)