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Dental Hygiene Schools in Massachusetts

Massachusetts has 9 dental hygiene programs at 8 schools. Of these, 7 offer an associate degree and 2 offer a bachelor's. Each school is in a different city.

In-state tuition and fees run from $5,412 to $47,770 a year (2023–24, whole school, not program cost). Together they reported 202 dental hygiene graduates in 2023–24.

Dental hygiene programs in Massachusetts

9 programs · 8 schools
Dental hygiene schools in Massachusetts
SchoolCityDental hygiene degreesIn-state tuition*Out-of-state*Graduates (2023–24)
Bristol Community CollegeFall RiverFall River
  • Associate
$5,412$10,35619
Cape Cod Community CollegeWest BarnstableWest Barnstable
  • Associate
$5,712$10,65620
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health SciencesBostonBoston
  • Bachelor's
$38,850Same55
Middlesex Community CollegeLowellLowell
  • Associate
$6,098$12,17021
Mount Wachusett Community CollegeGardnerGardner
  • Associate
$6,000$10,92010
Quinsigamond Community CollegeWorcesterWorcester
  • Associate
$5,974$10,91817
Regis CollegeWestonWeston
  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
$47,770Same44
Springfield Technical Community CollegeSpringfieldSpringfield
  • Associate
$5,520$10,72816

* 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 Massachusetts: FAQ

How many dental hygiene schools are in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts has 9 dental hygiene programs at 8 schools, based on IPEDS 2023–24 completions data checked against official program pages. Of these, 2 schools offer a bachelor's degree.

How long is dental hygiene school in Massachusetts?

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 Massachusetts?

In-state tuition and fees at Massachusetts schools with a dental hygiene program run from $5,412 to $47,770 a year (median $5,987, 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 Massachusetts?

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 Massachusetts?

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

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