Dental Assisting Program Costs
All costs listed are estimates and subject to change. Tuition is set by the State Board of Community Colleges and the North Carolina General Assembly and subject to change without notice.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition* | $3,648 In-State; $12,864 Out-of-State |
| Textbooks | $845.57 |
| Lab Fees | $3.75 per lab hour; total $75 |
| Student Activity Fee | $26 per semester; $20 in summer |
| Technology Fee | $32 per semester |
| Access Fee | $15 per semester; $10 in summer |
| Accident Insurance | $1 per semester |
| Malpractice Insurance | $16 DEN 106 |
| BLS Certification | $80 class; $21.35 book; $13.30 facemask |
| Medical Exam & Immunizations** | Varies |
| Criminal Background Check & Drug Screen | $125.75 |
| Radiation Badge Fee | $49.50 DEN 112 |
| Clinical Uniforms & Supplies | $150 |
| DANB Credentialing Exam-Infection Control & Radiography | $375 DEN 106 |
| DANB Credentialing Exam-Chairside | $270 DEN 107 |
| Graduation Fee | $40 |
*Tuition calculated using the tuition rate for 48 credit hours and following an ideal semester-by-semester plan for completing the general education and dental assisting course requirements.
**Costs for the medical exam and immunizations will vary based on the specific needs of each student, selected medical provider, and health insurance coverage.