Dental hygiene schools in North Carolina
Looking for dental hygienist schools in North Carolina? There are 12, including 12 public colleges. Dental hygienists in North Carolina earn a median $97,850 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 12
- Public colleges
- 12
- Median pay in NC
- $97,850
12 dental hygienist schools
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Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Asheville, NC · Public
- Dental hygienist
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +24
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Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, NC · Public
- Dental hygienist
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +23
Coastal Carolina Community College
Jacksonville, NC · Public
- Dental hygienist
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +14
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, NC · Public
- Dental hygienist
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +26
Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-Salem, NC · Public
- Dental hygienist
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +22
Guilford Technical Community College
Jamestown, NC · Public
- Dental hygienist
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +26
What dental hygienists earn in North Carolina
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Dental hygienist salary in North CarolinaHow to become a dental hygienist
- Median pay
- $97,850
- $47.04 an hour
- Typical range
- $77,270–$103,850
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in NC
- 6,690
- 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 North Carolina?
We list 12 schools in North Carolina with dental hygienist programs: 12 public colleges. Campuses are in Asheville, Wilmington, Sanford, Jacksonville, and Hickory.
Are there community college dental hygienist programs in North Carolina?
Yes. 12 public colleges in North Carolina 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 North Carolina?
Among the 12 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $2,245 to $15,002. 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 North Carolina?
The median pay for dental hygienists in North Carolina is $97,850 a year, and most earn between $77,270 and $103,850, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a dental hygienist school in North Carolina?
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.
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Dental hygiene schools in other states
- Texas (23)
- California (21)
- Florida (20)
- 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)