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Dental Hygiene Schools in Minnesota

Minnesota has 10 dental hygiene programs at 10 schools. Of these, 7 offer an associate degree and 3 offer a bachelor's. Each school is in a different city.

In-state tuition and fees run from $4,957 to $16,488 a year (2023–24, whole school, not program cost). Together they reported 216 dental hygiene graduates in 2023–24.

Dental hygiene programs in Minnesota

10 programs · 10 schools
Dental hygiene schools in Minnesota
SchoolCityDental hygiene degreesIn-state tuition*Out-of-state*Graduates (2023–24)
Central Lakes CollegeBrainerdBrainerd
  • Associate
$6,209SameNone reported†
Century CollegeWhite Bear LakeWhite Bear Lake
  • Associate
$6,182Same12
Herzing University-MinneapolisSt. Louis ParkSt. Louis Park
  • Bachelor's
$13,420Same30
Lake Superior CollegeDuluthDuluth
  • Associate
$5,785Same18
M StateMoorheadMoorhead
  • Associate
$5,900Same18
Minnesota State University-MankatoMankatoMankato
  • Bachelor's
$9,490$18,86061
Normandale Community CollegeBloomingtonBloomington
  • Associate
$6,321Same23
Rochester Community and Technical CollegeRochesterRochester
  • Associate
$6,359Same15
St Cloud Technical and Community CollegeSaint CloudSaint Cloud
  • Associate
$4,957Same14
University of Minnesota-Twin CitiesMinneapolisMinneapolis
  • Bachelor's
$16,488$36,40225

* 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). † 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.

Degree completion for licensed hygienists

Not a path to a first license

Already an RDH? This school offers dental hygiene degree completion only. It doesn't train new hygienists, so it isn't counted in the programs above.

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FAQ

Dental hygiene school in Minnesota: FAQ

How many dental hygiene schools are in Minnesota?

Minnesota has 10 dental hygiene programs at 10 schools, based on IPEDS 2023–24 completions data checked against official program pages. Of these, 3 schools offer a bachelor's degree.

How long is dental hygiene school in Minnesota?

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 Minnesota?

In-state tuition and fees at Minnesota schools with a dental hygiene program run from $4,957 to $16,488 a year (median $6,265, 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 Minnesota?

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 Minnesota?

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

Minnesota dental hygienist license requirements

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