Dental Assisting Programs in Alabama: 11 Colleges and Schools
11 Alabama schools reported dental assisting completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 211 students: 7 public, 4 private for-profit, grouped below by city.
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · Alabama · CIP 51.0601
11 schools in Alabama graduated 211 Dental Assistants in 2024, out of 594 schools nationally. By type: 7 public, 4 private for-profit. Credentials offered: certificate (11), associate (6).
The largest program is George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville in Hanceville with 36 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 11 Alabama schools
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Largest programs in Alabama
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville | Hanceville | 36 |
| 2 | Fortis Institute-Birmingham | Birmingham | 32 |
| 3 | Fortis College-Montgomery | Montgomery | 29 |
| 4 | Fortis College | Mobile | 21 |
| 5 | Gadsden State Community College | Gadsden | 18 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in Alabama by city
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham · 3 schools | ||||
| Fortis Institute-Birmingham | Private for-profit | certificate | 32 | Website ↗ |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | Public | certificate | 16 | Website ↗ |
| Lawson State Community College | Public | certificate, associate | 15 | Website ↗ |
| Montgomery · 2 schools | ||||
| Fortis College-Montgomery | Private for-profit | certificate | 29 | Website ↗ |
| H Councill Trenholm State Community College | Public | certificate, associate | 13 | Website ↗ |
| Bay Minette · 1 school | ||||
| Coastal Alabama Community College | Public | certificate, associate | 11 | Website ↗ |
| Gadsden · 1 school | ||||
| Gadsden State Community College | Public | certificate, associate | 18 | Website ↗ |
| Hanceville · 1 school | ||||
| George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville | Public | certificate, associate | 36 | Website ↗ |
| Huntsville · 1 school | ||||
| Ross Medical Education Center-Huntsville | Private for-profit | certificate | 10 | Website ↗ |
| Mobile · 1 school | ||||
| Fortis College | Private for-profit | certificate | 21 | Website ↗ |
| Tanner · 1 school | ||||
| John C Calhoun State Community College | Public | certificate, associate | 10 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 11 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 11 | 211 | this page |
| Florida | 43 | 859 | Programs in Florida → |
| Tennessee | 19 | 420 | Programs in Tennessee → |
| Georgia | 18 | 652 | Programs in Georgia → |
| Mississippi | 6 | 251 | Programs in Mississippi → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about Dental Assistant programs in Alabama
- How many Dental Assistant programs are in Alabama?
- 11 colleges and schools reported dental assisting completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 211 students.
- Which Alabama program is the largest?
- George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville in Hanceville, with 36 graduates in 2024, followed by Fortis Institute-Birmingham in Birmingham (32).
- Are Alabama programs mostly public?
- Yes: 7 public, 4 private for-profit of the 11 schools.
- What does a Dental Assistant earn in Alabama?
- Typical Dental Assistant pay in Alabama is $39,080 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $48,070 nationally.