Dental hygiene programs in Ohio
12 dental hygiene programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free
12 schools offer these dental hygiene programs, and Ohio has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.
Dental hygienists check patients for signs of gum and mouth disease and give preventive care such as cleanings. Most have an associate degree in dental hygiene, some a bachelor's, and every state requires a license, in most states a degree from an accredited program and passed written and clinical exams.1 In every state, the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination counts fully or partly toward the written exam needed for a license.2
In Ohio, 6 of the 12 programs take students without a high school diploma, 1 asks for a diploma or equivalent and 5 ask for earlier courses first.
By kind, the 12 programs here are dental hygiene (associate degree, 10 programs), dental hygiene (bachelor's degree, 1 program) and dental hygiene program (level not stated, 1 program).
See the 12 programsHow much do dental hygiene programs cost in Ohio?
- Two-year degrees (10 programs)
- $11,339 to $17,988most of them
- Bachelor's degrees (1 program)
- $9,475the one with a price
What you pay yourself for the whole program, as the schools report it. "Most" is the middle half of the programs with a price.
In the typical program
- Finished the program
- 44%
- Working 6 months later
- 93%
- Earned a year, estimated
- about $53,400
- Length
- Not reported
- None of the 12 programs report it
Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Ohio may also offer dental hygiene programs. How these figures are made
All 12 dental hygiene programs in Ohio approved for WIOA funding
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Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene
Youngstown State University
Youngstown
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$58,300Price if you pay yourself$9,475Program website, Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene at Youngstown State UniversityMore details about Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene at Youngstown State University
- Finished
- 34%
- Working at 6 months
- 88%
- Earned in a quarter
- $14,565
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $1,300
- Students counted
- 261
- Earned a year, estimated
- $58,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,475
Dental Hygiene
Stark State College
North Canton
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimated$94,700Price if you pay yourself$21,730Program website, Dental Hygiene at Stark State CollegeMore details about Dental Hygiene at Stark State College
- Finished
- 32%
- Working at 6 months
- 92%
- Earned in a quarter
- $23,676
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $6,879
- Students counted
- 243
- Earned a year, estimated
- $94,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $21,730
Associate of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene
Rhodes State College
Lima
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$26,300Price if you pay yourselfLeft outProgram website, Associate of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene at Rhodes State CollegeMore details about Associate of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene at Rhodes State College
- Finished
- 26%
- Working at 6 months
- 83%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,580
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- 106
- Earned a year, estimated
- $26,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- Left out
Dental Hygiene - Associate of Applied Science
Sinclair Community College
Dayton
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimated$66,700Price if you pay yourselfLeft outProgram website, Dental Hygiene - Associate of Applied Science at Sinclair Community CollegeMore details about Dental Hygiene - Associate of Applied Science at Sinclair Community College
- Finished
- 88%
- Working at 6 months
- 93%
- Earned in a quarter
- $16,680
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- 106
- Earned a year, estimated
- $66,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- Left out
Dental Hygiene Associate Degree
Columbus State Comm. College
Columbus
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimated$53,400Price if you pay yourself$16,740Program website, Dental Hygiene Associate Degree at Columbus State Comm. CollegeMore details about Dental Hygiene Associate Degree at Columbus State Comm. College
- Finished
- 39%
- Working at 6 months
- 94%
- Earned in a quarter
- $13,352
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $4,050
- Students counted
- 86
- Earned a year, estimated
- $53,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $16,740
Dental Hygiene (9310)
Lakeland Community College
Kirtland
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$36,900Price if you pay yourself$12,418School website, Dental Hygiene (9310) at Lakeland Community CollegeMore details about Dental Hygiene (9310) at Lakeland Community College
- Finished
- 44%
- Working at 6 months
- 100%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,225
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $3,970
- Students counted
- 79
- Earned a year, estimated
- $36,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $12,418
Dental Hygiene
Hocking College
New Lexington
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$46,200Price if you pay yourself$34,60325 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Dental Hygiene at Hocking CollegeMore details about Dental Hygiene at Hocking College
- Finished
- 93%
- Working at 6 months
- 100%
- Earned in a quarter
- $11,546
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $1,425
- Students counted
- 71
- Earned a year, estimated
- $46,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $34,603
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 25
Dental Hygiene
Shawnee State University
Portsmouth
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimated$91,100Price if you pay yourself$5,154Program website, Dental Hygiene at Shawnee State UniversityMore details about Dental Hygiene at Shawnee State University
- Finished
- 90%
- Working at 6 months
- 74%
- Earned in a quarter
- $22,778
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 48
- Earned a year, estimated
- $91,100
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,154
Dental Hygiene
Lorain County Community College
Elyria
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$40,100Price if you pay yourself$12,394Program website, Dental Hygiene at Lorain County Community CollegeMore details about Dental Hygiene at Lorain County Community College
- Finished
- 88%
- Working at 6 months
- 93%
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,027
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $5,140
- Students counted
- 31
- Earned a year, estimated
- $40,100
- Price if you pay yourself
- $12,394
Dental Hygiene Program
Cuyahoga Community College
Cleveland
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$8,846Program website, Dental Hygiene Program at Cuyahoga Community CollegeMore details about Dental Hygiene Program at Cuyahoga Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $8,846
Dental Hygiene
University of Cincinnati
Blue Ash
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$12,170Program website, Dental Hygiene at University of CincinnatiMore details about Dental Hygiene at University of Cincinnati
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $12,170
Dental Hygiene Program
Owens State Community College
Based in Toledo, OH
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$14,100Program website, Dental Hygiene Program at Owens State Community CollegeMore details about Dental Hygiene Program at Owens State Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $14,100
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How to pay for dental hygiene programs in Ohio
WIOA funding can pay for dental hygiene programs in Ohio
Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?
Financial aid and grants for dental hygiene programs
Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.78
GI Bill for dental hygiene programs
Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.9
The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.
Quick facts: Dental hygiene programs in Ohio
- programs with a price cost under $10,000
- 3 of 10
- lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
- 8th of 14
- other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
- 5 of 10
- most dental hygiene programs of any state, after Florida
- 2nd
State comparisons use the same figures as the dental hygiene programs by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).
Dental hygiene programs in Cleveland, Columbus, Youngstown and other Ohio cities
Choosing an area filters the program list above. 2 more programs are in 2 other areas and 1 online.
Other training in Ohio
How dental hygiene programs compare with the rest of allied health: Allied health programs in Ohio
- CDL training103 programs
- CNA classes119 programs
- Medical assistant training132 programs
- Phlebotomy training110 programs
- Welding classes138 programs
- HVAC training89 programs
- Medical billing and coding training101 programs
- LPN programs80 programs
- EMT classes96 programs
- Electrician training48 programs
- Dental assistant programs72 programs
- Auto mechanic classes58 programs
- Pharmacy technician training42 programs
- Plumbing school20 programs
- CNC machinist training70 programs
- Carpentry classes17 programs
- Heavy equipment operator training20 programs
- Diesel mechanic training11 programs
- Cybersecurity training119 programs
- IT training273 programs
- Cosmetology school33 programs
- Barber school16 programs
- Esthetician school18 programs
- Nail tech school16 programs
- EKG technician programs26 programs
- Massage therapy school24 programs
- Paralegal programs24 programs
- Fire academy53 programs
- Police academy39 programs
- Surgical tech programs26 programs
- Radiology tech programs23 programs
- Culinary school32 programs
- Home health aide training9 programs
- PTA programs14 programs
- Medical administrative assistant training58 programs
- Human resources training47 programs
- Medication aide training8 programs
- Industrial maintenance technician training95 programs
- Early childhood education programs34 programs
- Aircraft mechanic school14 programs
- Supply chain and logistics training42 programs
- Hospitality management programs23 programs
- Addiction counselor training28 programs
- Community health worker training4 programs
- Coding and software development courses111 programs
- Lineman school17 programs
- Sterile processing technician training15 programs
- Sonography school18 programs
- Data analytics courses56 programs
- Administrative assistant training100 programs
- Respiratory therapy programs18 programs
- Medical lab technician programs19 programs
- AutoCAD and drafting courses21 programs
- Digital marketing courses23 programs
- Web and graphic design courses50 programs
- Health information technology programs24 programs
- Vet tech programs17 programs
- Real estate school29 programs
- Security guard training10 programs
- Patient care technician training11 programs
- OTA programs8 programs
- Crane operator training4 programs
- Home inspector training8 programs
- Forklift certification2 programs
- Personal trainer certification19 programs
- Healthcare administration programs6 programs
- Customer service training21 programs
- Flight school2 programs
- MRI tech school1 program
- Cardiovascular technology programs1 program
- RBT certification training3 programs
- Mental health technician training4 programs
- Human services programs25 programs
- Manufacturing technician training53 programs
- Electronics technician training37 programs
- Business administration programs117 programs
- Criminal justice programs34 programs
- Teacher assistant certification5 programs
- Auto body repair classes3 programs
- Merchant mariner training3 programs
- Sleep technician training2 programs
- Solar and wind technician training3 programs
- Sheet metal training5 programs
- Water treatment operator training4 programs
- OSHA safety training9 programs
- Dialysis technician training1 program
- Optician training5 programs
- Masonry training3 programs
- Insurance license courses10 programs
- Construction training programs43 programs
- Accounting and bookkeeping classes67 programs
- RN programs118 programs
- Project management certification105 programs
Where the Ohio dental hygiene program numbers come from
Which Ohio dental hygiene programs are on this list?
These are the dental hygiene programs Ohio approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).10 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Ohio offers.
How the prices and results of Ohio dental hygiene programs are measured
Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.
Sources for the facts about dental hygiene programs in Ohio
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- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Dental Hygienists
- Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations: National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE)
- US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
- US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
- Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
- US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
- US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
- US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List