Dental Assisting Schools in Mississippi
5 Mississippi schools offer Dental Assisting. Earnings in Mississippi are in line with the national average, so compare programs on commute, tuition, and fit rather than on statewide outcomes alone.
Dental Assisting Training in Mississippi: What You Need to Know
Local program supply
Mississippi has 5 schools offering Dental Assisting programs. Most students attend within 60 miles of home — local choice matters more than national rankings.
Earnings vs. national
Dental Assisting graduates in Mississippi earn approximately $35,115/year on average, which is -4% below the national average for this trade. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Mississippi-specific licensing
Most skilled trades require a state-issued license or certification before you can work independently. Requirements vary substantially by state. Verify Mississippi-specific licensing through the relevant state board (Department of Labor, Contractors Board, or trade-specific licensing body). Apprenticeship hours often count toward licensure.
How Mississippi compares
Average TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Dental Assisting programs in Mississippi is 52/100. Cost of living, wage levels, and program supply all vary by state — see the school list below ranked by TradeSchoolOutlook Score, which combines earnings, debt, and job-market demand.
Dental Assisting Programs in Mississippi
All 5 Mississippi schools offering Dental Assisting, ranked by TradeSchoolOutlook Score. Click a school to see full earnings projections and program details.
| # | School | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northeast Mississippi Community College Booneville, MS |
61 |
| 2 | Pearl River Community College Poplarville, MS |
59 |
| 3 | Concorde Career College-Southaven Southaven, MS |
57 |
| 4 | Delta Technical College-Mississippi Horn Lake, MS |
42 |
| 5 | Blue Cliff College-Gulfport Gulfport, MS |
40 |
Compare Dental Assisting in Other States
Considering a nearby state? Here's how Mississippi compares to others with strong Dental Assisting offerings.