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Dental Hygiene Schools in Maryland

Maryland has 7 dental hygiene programs at 7 schools. Of these, 6 offer an associate degree and 1 offers a bachelor's. Baltimore has the most, with 3 schools.

In-state tuition and fees run from $3,314 to $15,537 a year (2023–24, whole school, not program cost). Together they reported 153 dental hygiene graduates in 2023–24.

Dental hygiene programs in Maryland

7 programs · 7 schools
Dental hygiene schools in Maryland
SchoolCityDental hygiene degreesIn-state tuition*Out-of-state*Graduates (2023–24)
Allegany College of MarylandCumberlandCumberland
  • Associate
$9,080In-district $4,730$12,08014
Baltimore City Community CollegeBaltimoreBaltimore
  • Associate
$3,314$7,39411
Community College of Baltimore CountyBaltimoreBaltimore
  • Associate
$6,918In-district $4,062$10,06222
Fortis College-LandoverLandoverLandover
  • Associate
$15,537Same47
Hagerstown Community CollegeHagerstownHagerstown
  • Associate
$6,390In-district $4,320$8,19033
Howard Community CollegeColumbiaColumbia
  • Associate
$7,920In-district $4,599$10,10714
University of Maryland BaltimoreBaltimoreBaltimore
  • Bachelor's
$13,374$43,93612

* 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). Confirm accreditation on CODA's program finder.

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Dental hygiene school in Maryland: FAQ

How many dental hygiene schools are in Maryland?

Maryland has 7 dental hygiene programs at 7 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 Maryland?

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 Maryland?

In-state tuition and fees at Maryland schools with a dental hygiene program run from $3,314 to $15,537 a year (median $7,920, 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 Maryland?

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 Maryland?

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

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