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Dental Hygiene Schools in Utah

Utah has 7 dental hygiene programs at 6 schools. Of these, 4 offer an associate degree and 3 offer a bachelor's. Orem has the most, with 2 schools.

In-state tuition and fees run from $4,257 to $13,112 a year (2023–24, whole school, not program cost). The career college here that prices by program reports $52,688 for the whole program. Together they reported 212 dental hygiene graduates in 2023–24.

Dental hygiene programs in Utah

7 programs · 6 schools
Dental hygiene schools in Utah
SchoolCityDental hygiene degreesIn-state tuition*Out-of-state*Graduates (2023–24)
Fortis College-Salt Lake CitySalt Lake CitySalt Lake City
  • Associate
$13,112Same31
Salt Lake Community CollegeWest JordanWest Jordan
  • Associate
$4,257$13,70123
Utah College of Dental HygieneOremOrem
  • Bachelor's
$52,688Whole programSame59
Utah Tech UniversitySaint GeorgeSaint George
  • Bachelor's
$6,074$17,64224
Utah Valley UniversityOremOrem
  • Associate
$6,270$17,83017
Weber State UniversityOgdenOgden
  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
$6,391$17,08458

* 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. Career colleges that price by program report the whole program's tuition and fees instead. 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 Utah: FAQ

How many dental hygiene schools are in Utah?

Utah has 7 dental hygiene programs at 6 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 Utah?

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 Utah?

In-state tuition and fees at Utah schools with a dental hygiene program run from $4,257 to $13,112 a year (median $6,270, 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. Career colleges that price by program report $52,688 for the whole dental hygiene program, before books and supplies.

Are there online dental hygiene programs in Utah?

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 Utah?

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

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