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Dental Hygiene Schools in New York

New York has 13 dental hygiene programs at 10 schools. Of these, all 10 offer an associate degree and 3 offer a bachelor's. Each school is in a different city.

In-state tuition and fees run from $5,208 to $60,438 a year (2023–24, whole school, not program cost). Together they reported 404 dental hygiene graduates in 2023–24.

Dental hygiene programs in New York

13 programs · 10 schools
Dental hygiene schools in New York
SchoolCityDental hygiene degreesIn-state tuition*Out-of-state*Graduates (2023–24)
CUNY Hostos Community CollegeBronxBronx
  • Associate
$5,208$8,08837
CUNY New York City College of TechnologyBrooklynBrooklyn
  • Associate
$7,332$15,28264
Farmingdale State CollegeFarmingdaleFarmingdale
  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
$8,576$18,48649
Hudson Valley Community CollegeTroyTroy
  • Associate
$6,694$11,75034
Monroe Community CollegeRochesterRochester
  • Associate
$5,856$10,75628
New York UniversityNew YorkNew York
  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
$60,438Same63
Orange County Community CollegeMiddletownMiddletown
  • Associate
$6,382$12,04614
Plaza CollegeForest HillsForest Hills
  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
$15,450Same74
SUNY Broome Community CollegeBinghamtonBinghamton
  • Associate
$7,470$12,94234
SUNY Erie Community CollegeWilliamsvilleWilliamsville
  • Associate
$11,300In-district $6,100$11,3007

* 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 New York: FAQ

How many dental hygiene schools are in New York?

New York has 13 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 New York?

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 York?

In-state tuition and fees at New York schools with a dental hygiene program run from $5,208 to $60,438 a year (median $7,401, 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 York?

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 York?

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

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