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Dental Hygiene Schools in Wisconsin

Wisconsin has 8 dental hygiene programs at 8 schools. All 8 offer an associate degree. Each school is in a different city.

In-state tuition and fees run from $3,861 to $5,017 a year (2023–24, whole school, not program cost). Together they reported 190 dental hygiene graduates in 2023–24.

Dental hygiene programs in Wisconsin

8 programs · 8 schools
Dental hygiene schools in Wisconsin
SchoolCityDental hygiene degreesIn-state tuition*Out-of-state*Graduates (2023–24)
Blackhawk Technical CollegeJanesvilleJanesville
  • Associate
$4,170$5,92710
Chippewa Valley Technical CollegeEau ClaireEau Claire
  • Associate
$4,724$6,91714
Fox Valley Technical CollegeAppletonAppleton
  • Associate
$4,916$7,10913
Madison Area Technical CollegeMadisonMadison
  • Associate
$4,780$7,02740
Milwaukee Area Technical CollegeMilwaukeeMilwaukee
  • Associate
$5,017$7,21050
Northcentral Technical CollegeWausauWausau
  • Associate
$3,861$5,61530
Northeast Wisconsin Technical CollegeGreen BayGreen Bay
  • Associate
$4,904$7,09720
Waukesha County Technical CollegeWaukeshaWaukesha
  • Associate
$4,694$6,88713

* 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.

Degree completion for licensed hygienists

Not a path to a first license

Already an RDH? This school offers dental hygiene degree completion only. It doesn't train new hygienists, so it isn't counted in the programs above.

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FAQ

Dental hygiene school in Wisconsin: FAQ

How many dental hygiene schools are in Wisconsin?

Wisconsin has 8 dental hygiene programs at 8 schools, based on IPEDS 2023–24 completions data checked against official program pages.

How long is dental hygiene school in Wisconsin?

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 Wisconsin?

In-state tuition and fees at Wisconsin schools with a dental hygiene program run from $3,861 to $5,017 a year (median $4,752, 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 Wisconsin?

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 Wisconsin?

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

Wisconsin dental hygienist license requirements

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