Achieve your goal of becoming a Dental Hygienist at Normandale. With state-of-the-art facilities, experienced instructors and a supportive environment, you’ll be well prepared to take your dental hygiene licensing exams at the end of two years - and launch your career.
When you study through Normandale’s Dental Hygiene Program, you’ll pair rigorous classroom learning with hands-on instruction that is comprehensive and affordable.
Pursue the program that’s right for you: We offer an associate degree along with a bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene. Check out our information packets and previous information session recording to learn more about our two-year dental hygiene program.
Median annual wage for dental hygienists in May 2024
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Job growth through 2032
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Dental hygienists needed to fill positions each year in the U.S.
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“What distinguishes the Normandale dental hygiene program from other colleges is their focus on interprofessional collaboration and systemic heath. In all of our courses, it has been emphasized to consider each patient from a holistic perspective. Normandale dental hygiene graduates will have an upper hand when it comes to making a difference in the lives of the communities they serve.”
“Normandale cares about maintaining their facilities and keeping everything up to date. They also offer resources beyond the classroom that truly aid in people’s learning.”
“Normandale was the best combination of a quality program with convenience and low cost. You get such a variety of experiences that it really prepares you for any place you will work in the dental hygiene field.”
“I was making a career change from working in the airline industry to becoming a dental hygienist and debating whether to attend a four-year university or a community college. Doing my research, I came across Normandale where I discovered their dental hygiene program had a great reputation and success rate. I also discovered I could earn my degree at a fraction of the cost of a university. Normandale was the right-sized campus for me. Classes were easy to navigate, the campus grounds were beautiful, and I felt supported by my advisors and faculty."
Many job openings for dental hygienists can be found across the state, with great wages and flexibility. You’ll have the opportunity to make an impact on your community and serve diverse individuals and families. Our dental hygiene program cost is reasonable, and you can quickly start your career as a dental hygienist.
Among community colleges with dental hygiene programs, our Dental Hygiene program is flexible, affordable and second to none. At Normandale, it’s possible for you to work on associate degree and a bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene at the same time!
We offer the associate degree in Dental Hygiene as a two-year program with an option to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene through a partnership with Metropolitan State University. If you choose this option, you are simultaneously admitted to the Normandale associate degree program and Metropolitan State University program. This can be accomplished within one to two semesters after completion of the associate degree program.
Considering a career in dental hygiene? Find out more about our degree programs.
Find out more about the services offered at our student-run Dental Hygiene Clinic.
The cost of earning your associate of science degree in Dental Hygiene is reasonable and recouped quickly since you can jump into a wide-open job market within two years after passing your exams.
Your estimated student expenses include tuition and fees ($18,500), and books and supplies ($5,000). * If you choose to earn a bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene through Normandale and Metropolitan State university, you’ll only need to pay for one or two semesters more, not two more years.
Most community colleges with Dental Hygiene programs do not provide such an affordable, easy way to earn a bachelor’s degree.
*Professional association, license and examination fees are not included in this estimate.
To apply, you must meet certain requirements with a grade of C or above:
Please note: Most students complete all of the required science and liberal arts courses prior to acceptance into the program.
Activities Building (we recommend calling or e-mailing ahead of time for drop-in availability)
Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm
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