Grand Rapids Community College Grand Rapids, Michigan

Grand Rapids Community College’s Dental Assisting Associate Degree program provides comprehensive training for individuals seeking a rewarding career in the dental field. The curriculum combines classroom instruction with hands-on laboratory and clinical experiences, ensuring graduates are well-prepared for entry-level positions. A significant advantage of the program is its focus on preparing students for both the national Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) exam and the Michigan Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) exam, enhancing their credentials and employability within the state. With a high demand for registered dental assistants, GRCC graduates are positioned to secure fulfilling careers in various settings, from private dental offices to hospitals and public health facilities. The program also features flexible enrollment options, allowing experienced CDA holders to receive advanced standing and college credit for their prior knowledge and skills, accelerating their path to an associate degree and furthering their professional opportunities.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Grand Rapids Community College on the NCES website.

* Cohort Year represents the year for which students began their studies and applies to Graduation and Transfer Out Rates.
** Net Price is Average Net Price for 2022-2023 generated for full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded grant or scholarship aid from federal, state or local governments, or the institution. For public institutions only students paying the in-state or in-district rate are included. For institutions that charge students by program, net price is generated for the institution’s largest program.
NA (Not applicable) – Graduation rate, transfer-out rate and the net price are not applicable to institutions that do not have full-time, first-time degree-seeking undergraduate students in the applicable cohort year or the financial aid year.