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Dental Hygiene Schools in Arizona

Arizona has 7 dental hygiene programs at 7 schools. Of these, 6 offer an associate degree and 1 offers a bachelor's. Mesa has the most, with 2 schools.

In-state tuition and fees run from $2,136 to $12,238 a year (2023–24, whole school, not program cost). The career college here that prices by program reports $68,120 for the whole program. Together they reported 226 dental hygiene graduates in 2023–24.

Dental hygiene programs in Arizona

7 programs · 7 schools
Dental hygiene schools in Arizona
SchoolCityDental hygiene degreesIn-state tuition*Out-of-state*Graduates (2023–24)
Carrington College-MesaMesaMesa
  • Associate
$68,120Whole programSame85
Mesa Community CollegeMesaMesa
  • Associate
$2,358$8,95911
Mohave Community CollegeKingmanKingman
  • Associate
$2,136$7,24813
Northern Arizona UniversityFlagstaffFlagstaff
  • Bachelor's
$12,238$19,01552
Phoenix CollegePhoenixPhoenix
  • Associate
$2,358$8,95821
Pima Community CollegeTucsonTucson
  • Associate
$2,370$7,68629
Rio Salado CollegeTempeTempe
  • Associate
$2,358$8,95815

* Tuition and fees for full-time undergraduates, 2023–24, for the whole school, not the dental hygiene program, which adds instruments, uniforms, and exam fees. Career colleges that price by program report the whole program's tuition and fees instead. Source: IPEDS, which also supplies degrees and graduates (2023–24, CIP 51.0602). Confirm accreditation on CODA's program finder.

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Dental hygiene school in Arizona: FAQ

How many dental hygiene schools are in Arizona?

Arizona has 7 dental hygiene programs at 7 schools, based on IPEDS 2023–24 completions data checked against official program pages. Of these, one school offers a bachelor's degree.

How long is dental hygiene school in Arizona?

It depends on the degree. ADEA reports the average associate program takes 2 years (84 credit hours) and the average bachelor's takes 4 years (120 credit hours). Most programs also require prerequisite courses first, so plan on about 3 years in total for an associate path.

ADEA: dental hygiene programs
How much does dental hygiene school cost in Arizona?

In-state tuition and fees at Arizona schools with a dental hygiene program run from $2,136 to $12,238 a year (median $2,358, IPEDS, 2023–24). That's whole-school tuition, not program cost. Dental hygiene programs add instruments, uniforms, and exam fees, so ask each program for its total cost. Career colleges that price by program report $68,120 for the whole dental hygiene program, before books and supplies.

Are there online dental hygiene programs in Arizona?

Not for your first license. Entry-level programs include hands-on clinical training with patients, so you attend in person, though some schools teach part of the coursework online. Online degree-completion (RDH to bachelor's) programs are for hygienists who are already licensed.

How do I become a dental hygienist in Arizona?

Finish an accredited dental hygiene program, pass the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE) and a clinical exam Arizona accepts (ADEX or CRDTS), then apply for your Arizona license. Arizona also requires a jurisprudence exam.

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