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Dental Hygiene Schools in Kansas

Kansas has 5 dental hygiene programs at 5 schools. Of these, 4 offer an associate degree and 1 offers a bachelor's. Each school is in a different city.

In-state tuition and fees run from $2,784 to $9,322 a year (2023–24, whole school, not program cost). Together they reported 101 dental hygiene graduates in 2023–24.

Dental hygiene programs in Kansas

5 programs · 5 schools
Dental hygiene schools in Kansas
SchoolCityDental hygiene degreesIn-state tuition*Out-of-state*Graduates (2023–24)
Colby Community CollegeColbyColby
  • Associate
$4,196In-district $4,046$5,736None reported†
Flint Hills Technical CollegeEmporiaEmporia
  • Associate
$6,740Same16
Johnson County Community CollegeOverland ParkOverland Park
  • Associate
$2,784In-district $2,328$5,47218
Salina Area Technical CollegeSalinaSalina
  • Associate
$7,020Same11
Wichita State UniversityWichitaWichita
  • Bachelor's
$9,322$19,24056

* 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. 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 Kansas: FAQ

How many dental hygiene schools are in Kansas?

Kansas has 5 dental hygiene programs at 5 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 Kansas?

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 Kansas?

In-state tuition and fees at Kansas schools with a dental hygiene program run from $2,784 to $9,322 a year (median $6,740, 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 Kansas?

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 Kansas?

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

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