Dental hygiene schools in Texas
We found 23 schools offering dental hygienist training in Texas, with campuses in San Antonio, Dallas, Houston, and Amarillo and more. Dental hygienists in Texas earn a median $99,240 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 23
- Public colleges
- 19
- Median pay in TX
- $99,240
- Cities with schools
- 8
23 dental hygienist schools
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Collin County Community College District
McKinney, TX · Public
- Dental hygienist
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +21
Concorde Career College - San Antonio
San Antonio, TX · Private
- Dental hygienist
- Medical assistant
- Dental assistant
- +4
Concorde Career College-Dallas
Dallas, TX · Private
- Dental hygienist
- Medical assistant
- Dental assistant
- +4
Concorde Career College-Grand Prairie
Grand Prairie, TX · Private
- Dental hygienist
- Medical assistant
- Phlebotomy
- +2
Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX · Public
- Dental hygienist
- Radiologic technologist
- Respiratory therapist
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX · Public
- Dental hygienist
- EMT & paramedic
- Respiratory therapist
- +1
Dental hygiene schools by city
What dental hygienists earn in Texas
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Dental hygienist salary in TexasHow to become a dental hygienist
- Median pay
- $99,240
- $47.71 an hour
- Typical range
- $71,530–$117,890
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in TX
- 16,380
- 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 Texas?
We list 23 schools in Texas with dental hygienist programs: 19 public colleges and 4 private career schools. Campuses are in San Antonio, Dallas, Houston, Amarillo, and Beeville.
Are there community college dental hygienist programs in Texas?
Yes. 19 public colleges in Texas 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 Texas?
Among the 22 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $3,206 to $31,288. 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 Texas?
The median pay for dental hygienists in Texas is $99,240 a year, and most earn between $71,530 and $117,890, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a dental hygienist school in Texas?
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
- 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)