Dental Assisting Program Costs
| Item | Description | In State Students | Out of State Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | With General Education Courses (refer to note 1) | $3,572 | $12,596 |
| Tuition | Without General Education Courses (refer to note 1) | $2,736 | $9,648 |
| Books | With General Education Courses | $980 | $980 |
| Books | Without General Education Courses | $663 | $663 |
| Activity Fee | Paid each semester at registration - $26/semester if taking 8 credit hours or less; $35/semester if taking 9 credit hours or more | $96 | $96 |
| Tech Fee | Paid each semester at registration - $48/semester | $144 | $144 |
| CAPS Fee | Campus Parking - $73/semester if taking 8 credit hours or less; $97/semester if taking 9 credit hours or more | $267 | $267 |
| Lab Fee | Included in Course Registration - $27/lab hr. or $216 max/semester | $405 | $405 |
| Accident Insurance | Required for program - $1.60/semester | $5 | $5 |
| Liability Insurance | Required for program - $8.70/semester | $26 | $26 |
| Uniforms and Shoes | One time - required for program | $350 | $350 |
| Instruments and Supplies | Supplies to use in program training | $387 | $387 |
| CPR/First Aid | One time fee | variable | variable |
| Physical Exam and Immunizations | One time upon admission to program - See Note 2. Immunizations as required | variable | variable |
| Criminal Background Check and Drug Screening | One time, required for clinicals | $95 | $95 |
| AHEC Nitrous Oxide Certification Course | One time in spring semester | $200 | $200 |
| Travel Expenses | Clinical externship in spring and summer semesters (estimated $350/semester) | $700 | $700 |
| Graduation Fee | One time fee | $20 | $20 |
| DA II Pin | One time in summer semester | $30 | $30 |
| Professional Testing | DANB ICE & RHS - $500 in fall semester; DANB GC $250 in spring semester | $750 | $750 |
| Total | With General Education Courses | $8,027 | $17,051 |
| Total | Without General Education Courses | $6,874 | $13,786 |
Notes
- Learn more about tuition and payments.
- The Central Piedmont student price for a physical exam is $49 at our on-campus Community Based Virtual Clinic.
- Tuition, books, some fees, accident insurance, and liability insurance may be eligible for coverage with financial aid.
- All costs have been rounded to the nearest dollar.
- All costs are estimates and are subject to change.