Dental Assistant Programs in Alabama

Alabama has 11 schools with dental assistant programs in this directory: 7 public and 4 private. Together they graduated 211 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $16,297 to $20,247, with a median of $20,187 across the 3 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $28,896 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville, Fortis Institute-Birmingham and Fortis College-Montgomery.

11
Schools with this program
211
Graduates last year
$20,187
Median program tuition
$28,896
Median earnings, 1 yr after

Dental Assistant Programs by city in Alabama

All 11 dental assistant programs in Alabama

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Fortis Institute-Birmingham

Birmingham, AL

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$15,729
Graduates last year
32
Median earnings, 1 yr
$31,232
Type
Private for-profit

Fortis College-Montgomery

Montgomery, AL

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$20,187
Length
12 months
Graduates last year
29
Median earnings, 1 yr
$25,245
Type
Private for-profit

Fortis College

Mobile, AL

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$20,247
Length
12 months
Graduates last year
21
Median earnings, 1 yr
$25,245
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does dental assistant training cost in Alabama?

The median published tuition is $20,187 (range $16,297 to $20,247, 3 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Ross Medical Education Center-Huntsville ($16,297), Fortis College-Montgomery ($20,187) and Fortis College ($20,247). Public community and technical colleges often charge less but report tuition per year rather than per program, so check each school's net price calculator.

How long does dental assistant school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 12 months to finish (9 to 12 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do dental assistant graduates earn?

Across 5 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $28,896 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public dental assistant programs in Alabama?

Yes. 7 public schools offer it, including George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville, Gadsden State Community College, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Lawson State Community College and H Councill Trenholm State Community College.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.