Dental assistant schools in Georgia
Looking for dental assistant schools in Georgia? There are 18, including 15 public colleges and 3 private career schools. Dental assistants in Georgia earn a median $46,840 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 18
- Public colleges
- 15
- Median pay in GA
- $46,840
- Cities with schools
- 10
18 dental assistant schools
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Central Georgia Technical College
Warner Robins, GA · Public
- Dental assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +34
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Rome, GA · Public
- Dental assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +28
Southern Crescent Technical College
Griffin, GA · Public
- Dental assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +26
United Education Institute-Stone Mountain
Stone Mountain, GA · Private
- Dental assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +2
West Georgia Technical College - Murphy
Waco, GA · Public
- Dental assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +23
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
Valdosta, GA · Public
- Dental assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +31
Dental assistant schools by city
- Atlanta (6 within 30 mi)
- Roswell (5 within 30 mi)
- Stonecrest (6 within 30 mi)
- Peachtree City (3 within 30 mi)
- Douglasville (6 within 30 mi)
- Kennesaw (4 within 30 mi)
- Stockbridge (4 within 30 mi)
- Dalton (3 within 30 mi)
- Lawrenceville (4 within 30 mi)
- Cartersville (3 within 30 mi)
What dental assistants earn in Georgia
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Dental assistant salary in GeorgiaHow to become a dental assistant
- Median pay
- $46,840
- $22.52 an hour
- Typical range
- $36,410–$57,710
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in GA
- 10,540
- 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 Georgia?
We list 18 schools in Georgia with dental assistant programs: 15 public colleges and 3 private career schools. Campuses are in Albany, Athens, Atlanta, Augusta, and Warner Robins.
Are there community college dental assistant programs in Georgia?
Yes. 15 public colleges in Georgia 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 Georgia?
Among the 17 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $614 to $35,734. 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 Georgia?
The median pay for dental assistants in Georgia is $46,840 a year, and most earn between $36,410 and $57,710, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a dental assistant school in Georgia?
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)
- Tennessee (18)
- Arizona (17)
- Pennsylvania (16)
- Washington (15)
- Illinois (14)
- Wisconsin (14)
- Minnesota (13)
- Colorado (12)
- Indiana (11)
- Louisiana (11)