Dental hygiene schools in California
We found 21 schools offering dental hygienist training in California, with campuses in Sacramento, San Jose, San Bernardino, and Norwalk and more. Dental hygienists in California earn a median $124,930 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 21
- Public colleges
- 13
- Median pay in CA
- $124,930
- Cities with schools
- 17
21 dental hygienist schools
School results
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
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Concorde Career College - Garden Grove
Garden Grove, CA · Private
- Dental hygienist
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- +3
Concorde Career College - San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA · Private
- Dental hygienist
- Medical assistant
- Dental assistant
- +3
Concorde Career College - San Diego
San Diego, CA · Private
- Dental hygienist
- Medical assistant
- Dental assistant
- +3
Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA · Private
- Dental hygienist
- Medical billing & coding
- Diagnostic medical sonography
- +4
Sacramento City College
Sacramento, CA · Public
- Dental hygienist
- HVAC technician
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +10
San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia
Visalia, CA · Private
- Dental hygienist
- HVAC technician
- Medical assistant
- +8
Southwestern College
Chula Vista, CA · Public
- Dental hygienist
- Automotive technician
- Medical assistant
- +13
West Los Angeles College
Culver City, CA · Public
- Dental hygienist
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- +7
Dental hygiene schools by city
- Los Angeles (4 within 30 mi)
- San Jose (3 within 30 mi)
- Long Beach (5 within 30 mi)
- Oakland (3 within 30 mi)
- Anaheim (5 within 30 mi)
- Riverside (4 within 30 mi)
- Fremont (3 within 30 mi)
- San Bernardino (4 within 30 mi)
- Rancho Cucamonga (4 within 30 mi)
- Pasadena (5 within 30 mi)
- Menifee (3 within 30 mi)
- Costa Mesa (3 within 30 mi)
- Hesperia (3 within 30 mi)
- San Ramon (3 within 30 mi)
- Upland (7 within 30 mi)
- Beaumont (3 within 30 mi)
- Rancho Santa Margarita (3 within 30 mi)
What dental hygienists earn in California
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Dental hygienist salary in CaliforniaHow to become a dental hygienist
- Median pay
- $124,930
- $60.06 an hour
- Typical range
- $102,090–$151,920
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in CA
- 24,500
- 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 hygienist schools are in California?
We list 21 schools in California with dental hygienist programs: 13 public colleges, 1 private nonprofit school, and 7 private career schools. Campuses are in Sacramento, San Jose, San Bernardino, Norwalk, and Hayward.
Are there community college dental hygienist programs in California?
Yes. 13 public colleges in California offer dental hygienist. Public programs often cost less and are usually eligible for federal financial aid. Confirm costs and aid with each school.
How much does dental hygienist school cost in California?
Among the 19 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $2,424 to $41,338. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.
How much do dental hygienists make in California?
The median pay for dental hygienists in California is $124,930 a year, and most earn between $102,090 and $151,920, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a dental hygienist school in California?
Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.
Other programs in California
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- Criminal justice programs (109)
- Auto mechanic schools (83)
- Dental assistant schools (83)
- LPN programs (83)
- IT schools (83)
- Esthetician schools (76)
- HVAC schools (71)
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Dental hygiene schools in other states
- Texas (23)
- 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)