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Dental Hygiene Schools in Idaho

Idaho has 4 dental hygiene programs at 4 schools. Of these, 3 offer an associate degree and 1 offers a bachelor's. Each school is in a different city.

In-state tuition and fees run from $4,560 to $8,356 a year (2023–24, whole school, not program cost). The career college here that prices by program reports $68,110 for the whole program. Together they reported 95 dental hygiene graduates in 2023–24.

Dental hygiene programs in Idaho

4 programs · 4 schools
Dental hygiene schools in Idaho
SchoolCityDental hygiene degreesIn-state tuition*Out-of-state*Graduates (2023–24)
Carrington College-BoiseBoiseBoise
  • Associate
$68,110Whole programSame57
College of Southern IdahoTwin FallsTwin Falls
  • Associate
$4,560In-district $3,360$6,84010
Idaho State UniversityPocatelloPocatello
  • Bachelor's
$8,356$27,46628
North Idaho CollegeCoeur d'AleneCoeur d'Alene
  • Associate
$4,960In-district $3,396$8,736None reported†

* 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. Community colleges charge less for residents of their district; that rate is shown under the in-state figure. 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 Idaho: FAQ

How many dental hygiene schools are in Idaho?

Idaho has 4 dental hygiene programs at 4 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 Idaho?

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 Idaho?

In-state tuition and fees at Idaho schools with a dental hygiene program run from $4,560 to $8,356 a year (median $4,960, 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 $68,110 for the whole dental hygiene program, before books and supplies.

Are there online dental hygiene programs in Idaho?

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 Idaho?

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

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