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Dental Hygiene Schools in Colorado

Colorado has 5 dental hygiene programs at 5 schools. All 5 offer an associate degree. Each school is in a different city.

In-state tuition and fees run from $4,454 to $4,902 a year (2023–24, whole school, not program cost). The career college here that prices by program reports $69,384 for the whole program. Together they reported 125 dental hygiene graduates in 2023–24.

Dental hygiene programs in Colorado

5 programs · 5 schools
Dental hygiene schools in Colorado
SchoolCityDental hygiene degreesIn-state tuition*Out-of-state*Graduates (2023–24)
Colorado Northwestern Community CollegeRangelyRangely
  • Associate
$4,454$7,08423
Community College of DenverDenverDenver
  • Associate
$4,902$17,13524
Concorde Career College-AuroraAuroraAurora
  • Associate
$69,384Whole programSame63
Front Range Community CollegeFort CollinsFort Collins
  • Associate
$4,740$16,974None reported†
Pueblo Community CollegePuebloPueblo
  • Associate
$4,883$17,11615

* 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). † None reported: the school listed the program but reported no graduates for 2023–24, which is common for new programs. Confirm accreditation on CODA's program finder.

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Dental hygiene school in Colorado: FAQ

How many dental hygiene schools are in Colorado?

Colorado has 5 dental hygiene programs at 5 schools, based on IPEDS 2023–24 completions data checked against official program pages.

How long is dental hygiene school in Colorado?

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 Colorado?

In-state tuition and fees at Colorado schools with a dental hygiene program run from $4,454 to $4,902 a year (median $4,812, 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 $69,384 for the whole dental hygiene program, before books and supplies.

Are there online dental hygiene programs in Colorado?

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 Colorado?

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

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