Dental hygiene schools

Dental Hygiene Schools in Florida

Florida has 23 dental hygiene programs at 23 schools. All 23 offer an associate degree. Jacksonville, Orlando, and Tampa have the most, with 2 schools each.

In-state tuition and fees run from $2,026 to $3,401 a year (2023–24, whole school, not program cost). The career college here that prices by program reports $66,198 for the whole program. Together they reported 448 dental hygiene graduates in 2023–24.

Dental hygiene programs in Florida

23 programs · 23 schools

Dental hygiene schools in Florida
School	City	Dental hygiene degrees	In-state tuition*	Out-of-state*	Graduates (2023–24)
Broward CollegeFort Lauderdale	Fort Lauderdale	Associate	$2,830	$8,952	18
College of Central FloridaOcala	Ocala	Associate	$2,710	$10,517	None reported†
Concorde Career Institute-JacksonvilleJacksonville	Jacksonville	Associate	Not reported	Not reported	None reported†
Concorde Career Institute-MiramarMiramar	Miramar	Associate	Not reported	Not reported	None reported†
Concorde Career Institute-OrlandoOrlando	Orlando	Associate	Not reported	Not reported	64
Concorde Career Institute-TampaTampa	Tampa	Associate	$66,198Whole program	Same	48
Daytona State CollegeDaytona Beach	Daytona Beach	Associate	$3,106	$11,994	16
Eastern Florida State CollegeCocoa	Cocoa	Associate	$2,791	$10,976	12
Florida SouthWestern State CollegeFort Myers	Fort Myers	Associate	$3,401	$12,979	13
Florida State College at JacksonvilleJacksonville	Jacksonville	Associate	$2,657	$9,631	22
Gulf Coast State CollegePanama City	Panama City	Associate	$2,370	$8,635	13
Hillsborough CollegeTampa	Tampa	Associate	$2,489	$9,099	11
Indian River State CollegeFort Pierce	Fort Pierce	Associate	$2,764	$10,201	9
Miami Dade CollegeMiami	Miami	Associate	$2,838	$9,661	39
Palm Beach State CollegeLoxahatchee Groves	Loxahatchee Groves	Associate	$3,050	$10,910	24
Pasco-Hernando State CollegeNew Port Richey	New Port Richey	Associate	$3,155	$12,032	12
Pensacola State CollegePensacola	Pensacola	Associate	$2,348	$9,407	28
Santa Fe CollegeGainesville	Gainesville	Associate	$2,563	$9,189	22
South Florida State CollegeAvon Park	Avon Park	Associate	$3,165	$11,859	11
St Petersburg CollegePinellas Park	Pinellas Park	Associate	$2,682	$9,286	21
State College of Florida-Manatee-SarasotaBradenton	Bradenton	Associate	$3,074	$11,595	15
Tallahassee State CollegeTallahassee	Tallahassee	Associate	$2,026	$8,062	28
Valencia CollegeOrlando	Orlando	Associate	$2,474	$9,383	22

* 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 Florida: FAQ

How many dental hygiene schools are in Florida?

Florida has 23 dental hygiene programs at 23 schools, based on IPEDS 2023–24 completions data checked against official program pages.

How long is dental hygiene school in Florida?

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 Florida?

In-state tuition and fees at Florida schools with a dental hygiene program run from $2,026 to $3,401 a year (median $2,764, 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 $66,198 for the whole dental hygiene program, before books and supplies.

Are there online dental hygiene programs in Florida?

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 Florida?

Finish an accredited dental hygiene program, pass the NBDHE, the ADEX clinical exam, and the Florida Laws and Rules exam, then apply for your Florida license.

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