by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 241 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of dental hygiene/hygienist. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 5,512 associate degrees in dental hygiene/hygienist during the <nil> academic year.
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The dental hygiene associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality dental hygiene program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To take this into account we include a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for dental hygiene/hygienist students working on their associate degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Associate Degree Schools list to help you make the college decision.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in dental hygiene/hygienist. Only those schools that rank in the top 20% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
It is hard to beat Carrington College, Sacramento if you wish to pursue an associate degree in dental hygiene/hygienist. Carrington College, Sacramento is a small private for-profit college located in the suburb of Sacramento.More information about a associate in dental hygiene/hygienist from Carrington College, Sacramento
New York University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in dental hygiene/hygienist. NYU is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of New York.More information about a associate in dental hygiene/hygienist from New York University
Santa Rosa Junior College is a great option for students pursuing an associate degree in dental hygiene/hygienist. Located in the city of Santa Rosa, SRJC is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in dental hygiene/hygienist from Santa Rosa Junior College
Athens Technical College is a great decision for students pursuing an associate degree in dental hygiene/hygienist. Located in the medium-sized city of Athens, Athens Technical College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in dental hygiene/hygienist from Athens Technical College
Madison College is a large public college located in the large city of Madison.More information about a associate in dental hygiene/hygienist from Madison Area Technical College
San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia is a small private for-profit college located in the midsize city of Visalia.More information about a associate in dental hygiene/hygienist from San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia
Located in the city of Baltimore, Baltimore City Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in dental hygiene/hygienist from Baltimore City Community College
Century College is a medium-sized public college located in the suburb of White Bear Lake.More information about a associate in dental hygiene/hygienist from Century College
Located in the city of Milwaukee, MATC is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in dental hygiene/hygienist from Milwaukee Area Technical College
Pitt is a very large public university located in the large city of Pittsburgh.More information about a associate in dental hygiene/hygienist from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus
Located in the medium-sized city of Pasadena, Pasadena City College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in dental hygiene/hygienist from Pasadena City College
Located in the small city of Gainesville, Lanier Technical College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in dental hygiene/hygienist from Lanier Technical College
Located in the midsize city of Ontario, is a private for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a associate in dental hygiene/hygienist from San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario
Located in the medium-sized city of Fort Lauderdale, BC is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in dental hygiene/hygienist from Broward College
Ivy Tech Community College is a very large public college located in the city of Indianapolis.More information about a associate in dental hygiene/hygienist from Ivy Tech Community College
SWC Chula Vista is a fairly large public college located in the city of Chula Vista.More information about a associate in dental hygiene/hygienist from Southwestern College
Located in the city of Sacramento, Sacramento City is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in dental hygiene/hygienist from Sacramento City College
Located in the large city of Las Vegas, CSN is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in dental hygiene/hygienist from College of Southern Nevada
Kirkwood Community College is a fairly large public college located in the medium-sized city of Cedar Rapids.More information about a associate in dental hygiene/hygienist from Kirkwood Community College
Northern Virginia Community College is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Annandale.More information about a associate in dental hygiene/hygienist from Northern Virginia Community College
Harcum College is a fairly small private not-for-profit college located in the large suburb of Bryn Mawr.More information about a associate in dental hygiene/hygienist from Harcum College
Located in the midsize city of Rochester, Rochester Community and Technical College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in dental hygiene/hygienist from Rochester Community and Technical College
Located in the city of Dallas, El Centro College is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in dental hygiene/hygienist from El Centro College
Sinclair Community College is a fairly large public college located in the city of Dayton.More information about a associate in dental hygiene/hygienist from Sinclair Community College
Quinsigamond Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the city of Worcester.More information about a associate in dental hygiene/hygienist from Quinsigamond Community College
Here are some additional great schools for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist students that almost earned our Best Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Associate Degree Schools award.
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One of 3 majors within the Dental Support Services area of study, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 1,383 |
| Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician | 90 |
| Other Dental Services & Allied Professions | 17 |