Dental hygienists can serve in the role of clinician, educator, researcher, administrator, marketing manager, consumer advocate, and consultant. A dental hygienist can work in private dental practices or clinics, schools, public health clinics, hospitals, or correction institutions.
The national median pay is $72,910 per year. More information is available here US Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Our program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association and 95% of our graduates pass the national and state board examinations on the first try.
Students should expect roughly $8,000 in additional costs tuition, books, uniforms, instruments, clinical supplies, examination fees, miscellaneous items and student membership in the ADAA.
For additional information, including full course layout, visit the Dental Hygiene Homepage
Students must submit the following application material to the Dental Hygiene Administrative Assistant by February 1:
What is the average accepted GPA?
Students should strive to have a 3.6 GPA on a 4.0 scale in the prerequisite admission courses.
When is the application deadline? Is admission multiple times a year?
February 1 for admission into the program for the following fall term. Admission is once a year.
How many students are accepted each year?
A total of 24 students are accepted each year for the Dental Hygiene Program.
How many applications do you typically receive for the Dental Hygiene Program?
Approximately 70 applications are received each year for the Dental Hygiene Program.
When will I know if I am accepted?
Notifications from the Dental Assisting Program are sent by postal mail after June 1 of the calendar year the applicant is applying. To ensure receipt of your notification, please ensure the Dental Hygiene Department has your current mailing address.
Who can I contact for more information?
Please contact the Health Professions Advising Center for additional information regarding the Dental Hygiene Program. You may email us at cnhp.advisor or call at 812-228-5042
Prerequisite Courses
CNHP Program Guide
Dental Assisting
Dental Hygiene
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Dietetics
Food Service Management
Health Informatics and Information Management
Health Services Generalist
Health Services Specialties
Nursing
Nutrition and Wellness
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Radiologic Imaging Sciences
Respiratory Therapy
Who can I contact for more information?
Please contact the College of Nursing and Health Professions Advising Center for additional information regarding the CNHP Programs. You may email us at cnhp.advisor or call at 812-228-5042
