Dental hygiene schools
Compare 276 schools with dental hygienist programs in 47 states. Dental hygienists in the U.S. earn a median $98,100 a year, according to the BLS. Pick a state or city, see every campus on the map, and request info from the ones that fit.
- Schools
- 276
- States
- 47
- Median pay (U.S.)
- $98,100
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +8%
24 dental hygienist schools nationwide
School results
Allegany College of Maryland
Cumberland, MD · Public
- Dental hygienist
- Automotive technician
- Medical assistant
- +13
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Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Asheville, NC · Public
- Dental hygienist
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +24
Baltimore City Community College
Baltimore, MD · Public
- Dental hygienist
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- EMT & paramedic
- +8
Big Sandy Community & Technical College
Prestonsburg, KY · Public
- Dental hygienist
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +15
Bluegrass Community & Technical College
Lexington, KY · Public
- Dental hygienist
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +21
BridgeValley Community & Technical College
South Charleston, WV · Public
- Dental hygienist
- Welding
- CNC machining
- +16
Carrington College - Boise
Boise, ID · Private
- Dental hygienist
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +4
Carrington College - Sacramento
Sacramento, CA · Private
- Dental hygienist
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +4
Carrington College - San Jose
San Jose, CA · Private
- Dental hygienist
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +5
Central Georgia Technical College
Warner Robins, GA · Public
- Dental hygienist
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +34
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TN · Public
- Dental hygienist
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- +12
Chippewa Valley Technical College
Eau Claire, WI · Public
- Dental hygienist
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +29
Dental hygiene schools by state
- Texas (23)
- California (21)
- Florida (20)
- North Carolina (12)
- Pennsylvania (12)
- Georgia (11)
- Illinois (11)
- Michigan (11)
- Ohio (10)
- New York (8)
- Washington (8)
- Wisconsin (8)
- Iowa (7)
- Minnesota (7)
- South Carolina (7)
- Utah (7)
- Arizona (6)
- Maryland (6)
- Massachusetts (6)
- Mississippi (6)
- Missouri (5)
- New Jersey (5)
- Tennessee (5)
- Virginia (5)
- Colorado (4)
- Kansas (4)
- Kentucky (4)
- Oregon (4)
- Alabama (3)
- Idaho (3)
- Indiana (3)
- New Mexico (3)
- Arkansas (2)
- Connecticut (2)
- Louisiana (2)
- Nebraska (2)
- Nevada (2)
- Wyoming (2)
- Alaska (1)
- Delaware (1)
- Montana (1)
- New Hampshire (1)
- North Dakota (1)
- Oklahoma (1)
- Rhode Island (1)
- Vermont (1)
- West Virginia (1)
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What dental hygienists earn nationally
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
- Median pay
- $98,100
- $47.16 an hour
- Typical range
- $74,880–$126,050
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in the U.S.
- 222,740
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +8%
- 15,000 openings a year (U.S.)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.
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Frequently asked questions
How many dental hygiene schools are there?
We list 276 schools with dental hygienist programs in 47 states. Texas has the most, with 23. Together they reported 6,775 dental hygienist graduates in the latest federal data.
How much do dental hygienists make?
The national median pay is $98,100 a year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the BLS projects 8% job growth from 2025 to 2035.
How do I find dental hygiene schools near me?
Choose your state below or search the map by city or ZIP code. Each listing shows the school's location, type and programs, and you can request info from several schools at once.