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Dental Hygiene Schools in Ohio

Ohio has 13 dental hygiene programs at 13 schools. Of these, 11 offer an associate degree and 2 offer a bachelor's. Columbus has the most, with 2 schools.

In-state tuition and fees run from $4,569 to $12,859 a year (2023–24, whole school, not program cost). Together they reported 286 dental hygiene graduates in 2023–24.

Dental hygiene programs in Ohio

13 programs · 13 schools
Dental hygiene schools in Ohio
SchoolCityDental hygiene degreesIn-state tuition*Out-of-state*Graduates (2023–24)
Columbus State Community CollegeColumbusColumbus
  • Associate
$5,338$10,91716
Cuyahoga Community CollegeClevelandCleveland
  • Associate
$4,622In-district $3,736$8,73615
Hocking CollegeNew LexingtonNew Lexington
  • Associate
$5,396$9,81017
James A. Rhodes State CollegeLimaLima
  • Associate
$4,657$9,21716
Lakeland Community CollegeKirtlandKirtland
  • Associate
$4,607In-district $3,872$9,23518
Lorain County Community CollegeElyriaElyria
  • Associate
$4,790In-district $4,135$8,73014
Ohio State UniversityColumbusColumbus
  • Bachelor's
$12,859$38,36537
Owens Community CollegePerrysburgPerrysburg
  • Associate
$5,750$10,26225
Shawnee State UniversityPortsmouthPortsmouth
  • Associate
$9,622$16,15723
Sinclair Community CollegeDaytonDayton
  • Associate
$4,569In-district $3,435$8,31635
Stark State CollegeNorth CantonNorth Canton
  • Associate
$4,670$7,76618
University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash CollegeBlue AshBlue Ash
  • Associate
$6,897$15,69531
Youngstown State UniversityYoungstownYoungstown
  • Bachelor's
$9,757$10,11721

* 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 Ohio: FAQ

How many dental hygiene schools are in Ohio?

Ohio has 13 dental hygiene programs at 13 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 Ohio?

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 Ohio?

In-state tuition and fees at Ohio schools with a dental hygiene program run from $4,569 to $12,859 a year (median $5,338, 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 Ohio?

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 Ohio?

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

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