Find a programGuidesPricingAbout

By state

License requirementsCE requirementsHygienist salary

Dental hygiene schools

Dental Hygiene Schools in New Jersey

New Jersey 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 $4,056 to $18,947 a year (2023–24, whole school, not program cost). Together they reported 163 dental hygiene graduates in 2023–24.

Dental hygiene programs in New Jersey

5 programs · 5 schools
Dental hygiene schools in New Jersey
SchoolCityDental hygiene degreesIn-state tuition*Out-of-state*Graduates (2023–24)
Bergen Community CollegeParamusParamus
  • Associate
$8,613In-district $4,757$9,00538
Camden County CollegeBlackwoodBlackwood
  • Associate
$4,056In-district $3,960$4,05615
Eastern International College-Jersey CityJersey CityJersey City
  • Bachelor's
$18,947Same62
Middlesex CollegeEdisonEdison
  • Associate
$7,068In-district $4,524$7,06827
Rowan College at Burlington CountyMount LaurelMount Laurel
  • Associate
$5,376In-district $4,968$6,93621

* 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.

Compare programs in nearby states

Plan the rest of your path in New Jersey

FAQ

Dental hygiene school in New Jersey: FAQ

How many dental hygiene schools are in New Jersey?

New Jersey 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 New Jersey?

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 New Jersey?

In-state tuition and fees at New Jersey schools with a dental hygiene program run from $4,056 to $18,947 a year (median $7,068, 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 New Jersey?

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 New Jersey?

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

New Jersey dental hygienist license requirements

Inside BrushNotes

Pick your New Jersey program with the full picture

The public list covers the basics. BrushNotes adds what you need to choose and apply.

  • Program cost and length, where we have it
  • Prerequisites, where schools publish them
  • Side-by-side compare of New Jersey programs
  • Saved schools with private notes
  • A tracker for your prerequisite classes
  • Study tools for school and boards
Compare New Jersey programsBrushNotes Pro is $29/month. See pricing