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Dental Hygiene Schools in South Carolina

South Carolina has 6 dental hygiene programs at 6 schools. All 6 offer an associate degree. Each school is in a different city.

In-state tuition and fees run from $4,900 to $6,237 a year (2023–24, whole school, not program cost). Together they reported 83 dental hygiene graduates in 2023–24.

Dental hygiene programs in South Carolina

6 programs · 6 schools
Dental hygiene schools in South Carolina
SchoolCityDental hygiene degreesIn-state tuition*Out-of-state*Graduates (2023–24)
Florence-Darlington Technical CollegeFlorenceFlorence
  • Associate
$4,900In-district $4,636$6,77210
Greenville Technical CollegeGreenvilleGreenville
  • Associate
$6,237In-district $5,639$10,65719
Horry-Georgetown Technical CollegeMyrtle BeachMyrtle Beach
  • Associate
$5,476In-district $4,468$8,83618
Midlands Technical CollegeWest ColumbiaWest Columbia
  • Associate
$5,916In-district $4,788$13,81216
Trident Technical CollegeCharlestonCharleston
  • Associate
$5,059In-district $4,564$8,60620
York Technical CollegeRock HillRock Hill
  • Associate
$5,882In-district $5,512$10,824None reported†

* 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). † 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.

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Dental hygiene school in South Carolina: FAQ

How many dental hygiene schools are in South Carolina?

South Carolina has 6 dental hygiene programs at 6 schools, based on IPEDS 2023–24 completions data checked against official program pages.

How long is dental hygiene school in South Carolina?

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.

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How much does dental hygiene school cost in South Carolina?

In-state tuition and fees at South Carolina schools with a dental hygiene program run from $4,900 to $6,237 a year (median $5,679, 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 South Carolina?

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 South Carolina?

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

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