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Dental Hygiene Schools in Indiana

Indiana has 6 dental hygiene programs at 5 schools. Of these, 2 offer an associate degree and 4 offer a bachelor's. Indianapolis has the most, with 2 schools.

In-state tuition and fees run from $4,912 to $10,449 a year (2023–24, whole school, not program cost). Together they reported 139 dental hygiene graduates in 2023–24.

Dental hygiene programs in Indiana

6 programs · 5 schools
Dental hygiene schools in Indiana
SchoolCityDental hygiene degreesIn-state tuition*Out-of-state*Graduates (2023–24)
Indiana University-IndianapolisIndianapolis and Fort WayneIndianapolis and Fort Wayne
  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
$10,449$33,71740
Indiana University-NorthwestGaryGary
  • Bachelor's
$8,179$22,04324
Indiana University-South BendSouth BendSouth Bend
  • Bachelor's
$8,179$22,04318
Ivy Tech Community CollegeAnderson, Columbus, and South BendAnderson, Columbus, and South Bend
  • Associate
$4,912$9,46534
University of Southern IndianaEvansvilleEvansville
  • Bachelor's
$9,621$22,05823

* 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. 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 Indiana: FAQ

How many dental hygiene schools are in Indiana?

Indiana has 6 dental hygiene programs at 5 schools, based on IPEDS 2023–24 completions data checked against official program pages. Of these, 4 schools offer a bachelor's degree.

How long is dental hygiene school in Indiana?

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 Indiana?

In-state tuition and fees at Indiana schools with a dental hygiene program run from $4,912 to $10,449 a year (median $8,179, 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.

Are there online dental hygiene programs in Indiana?

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 Indiana?

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

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