by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2025, College Factual analyzed 18 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 531 bachelor's degrees in dental hygiene/hygienist to qualified students.
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Your choice of dental hygiene/hygienist for getting your bachelor's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for dental hygiene/hygienist students working on their bachelor's degree.
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Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in dental hygiene/hygienist.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in dental hygiene/hygienist. UNC Chapel Hill is a fairly large public university located in the city of Chapel Hill.More information about a bachelor’s in dental hygiene/hygienist from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Old Dominion University is a good choice for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in dental hygiene/hygienist. Located in the midsize city of Norfolk, Old Dominion is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in dental hygiene/hygienist from Old Dominion University
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - New Orleans is one of the best schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in dental hygiene/hygienist. LSU Health - New Orleans is a small public university located in the city of New Orleans.More information about a bachelor’s in dental hygiene/hygienist from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - New Orleans
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in dental hygiene/hygienist. Located in the midsize city of Little Rock, UAMS is a public university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in dental hygiene/hygienist from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
UTHSC is a small public university located in the large city of Memphis.More information about a bachelor’s in dental hygiene/hygienist from The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center
Located in the city of Richmond, VCU is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in dental hygiene/hygienist from Virginia Commonwealth University
Located in the small city of Morgantown, WVU is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in dental hygiene/hygienist from West Virginia University
Located in the city of Louisville, UofL is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in dental hygiene/hygienist from University of Louisville
Located in the midsize city of Augusta, Augusta University is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in dental hygiene/hygienist from Augusta University
Located in the small city of Monroe, ULM is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in dental hygiene/hygienist from University of Louisiana at Monroe
Explore the best dental hygiene/hygienist schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 492 | 53 |
| Tennessee | 460 | 77 |
| North Carolina | 453 | 35 |
| Georgia | 453 | 137 |
| Virginia | 421 | 32 |
| Kentucky | 331 | 60 |
| Louisiana | 306 | 67 |
| Arkansas | 294 | 52 |
| Mississippi | 275 | 20 |
| West Virginia | 223 | 52 |
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