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Dental Hygiene Schools in Virginia

Virginia has 6 dental hygiene programs at 6 schools. Of these, 4 offer an associate degree and 2 offer a bachelor's. Each school is in a different city.

In-state tuition and fees run from $4,863 to $16,233 a year (2023–24, whole school, not program cost). Together they reported 144 dental hygiene graduates in 2023–24.

Dental hygiene programs in Virginia

6 programs · 6 schools
Dental hygiene schools in Virginia
SchoolCityDental hygiene degreesIn-state tuition*Out-of-state*Graduates (2023–24)
Germanna Community CollegeLocust GroveLocust Grove
  • Associate
$5,066$11,0695
Northern Virginia Community CollegeSpringfieldSpringfield
  • Associate
$5,703$11,78630
Old Dominion UniversityNorfolkNorfolk
  • Bachelor's
$12,262$32,66241
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityRichmondRichmond
  • Bachelor's
$16,233$38,81716
Virginia Western Community CollegeRoanokeRoanoke
  • Associate
$5,256$11,25934
Wytheville Community CollegeWythevilleWytheville
  • Associate
$4,863$10,86618

* 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. 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 Virginia: FAQ

How many dental hygiene schools are in Virginia?

Virginia has 6 dental hygiene programs at 6 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 Virginia?

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 Virginia?

In-state tuition and fees at Virginia schools with a dental hygiene program run from $4,863 to $16,233 a year (median $5,480, 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 Virginia?

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 Virginia?

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

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