Dental Hygiene Education

DENTAL HYGIENE EDUCATION ADMISSIONS TO DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAMS The majority of dental hygiene programs (93%) have limited enrollment. 93% Admissions to a dental hygiene program is highly competitive. 25% Historically, acceptance rates for associate programs averaged 25% while acceptance rates for baccalaureate programs averaged 33%. 33% Both associate and baccalaureate degrees are considered entry level to the profession. CLOCK HOURS REQUIRED FOR DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAMS Accredited dental hygiene programs require an average of 2,910 clock hours of curriculum. This includes 684 clock hours of supervised clinical dental hygiene instruction. 54% 80% 40% of programs include summer study. of all programs use extended clinical facilities beyond their campus. require students to perform clinical rotation in a community or public health setting. 47% of all dental hygiene programs offer elective courses and 12% offer specialization tracks. ELECTIVE COURSES SPECIALIZATION TRACKS Baccalaureate programs are more likely to offer both elective courses and specialization tracks than associate degree programs. TUITION COSTS FOR DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAMS The average estimated total cost of tuition and fees for an associate degree is $36,463; for a baccalaureate degree, $48,617; and a master's degree, $28,162. associate baccalaureate master's degree degree degree $36,463 $48,617 $28,162 Source: Infographic brought to you by American Dental Hygienists' Association http://www.adha.org/ Dental Hygienist Schools