2024 Best Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Schools in Michigan
12
Colleges in Michigan
333
Dental Hygiene Degrees Awarded
Ranked #98 in popularity,
dental hygiene/hygienist is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.
For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 12 schools in Michigan to determine which ones were the best for dental hygiene/hygienist students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 333 degrees in dental hygiene/hygienist during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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Choosing a Great Dental Hygiene/Hygienist School
The dental hygiene program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist rankings. For our Best Overall Dental Hygiene/Hygienist School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
Pick Your Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Degree Level
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Schools in Michigan ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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Best Schools for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in Michigan
If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the dental hygiene degrees they offer, see the list below.
10 Top Michigan Schools in Dental Hygiene
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In MI
53
Dental Hygiene Degrees Awarded
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is a wonderful decision for students interested in a degree in dental hygiene/hygienist. U-M is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Ann Arbor. A Best Colleges rank of #29 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means U-M is a great university overall.
There were about 53 dental hygiene/hygienist students who graduated with this degree at U-M in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in dental hygiene/hygienist from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MI
55
Dental Hygiene Degrees Awarded
It's hard to beat Ferris State University if you want to pursue a degree in dental hygiene/hygienist. Ferris is a large public university located in the town of Big Rapids. A Best Colleges rank of #561 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Ferris is a great university overall.
There were roughly 55 dental hygiene/hygienist students who graduated with this degree at Ferris in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in dental hygiene/hygienist from Ferris State University
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In MI
34
Dental Hygiene Degrees Awarded
Grand Rapids Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in dental hygiene/hygienist. Grand Rapids Community College is a large public college located in the midsize city of Grand Rapids. A Best Colleges rank of #958 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Grand Rapids Community College is a great college overall.
There were approximately 34 dental hygiene/hygienist students who graduated with this degree at Grand Rapids Community College in the most recent year we have data available.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
11th
Most Popular In MI
Wayne County Community College District is a wonderful option for students interested in a degree in dental hygiene/hygienist. WCCCD is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Detroit. This college ranks 36th out of 57 schools for overall quality in the state of Michigan.
There were about 12 dental hygiene/hygienist students who graduated with this degree at WCCCD in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in dental hygiene/hygienist from Wayne County Community College District
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
10th
Most Popular In MI
Delta College is a moderately-sized public college located in the rural area of University Center. This college ranks 33rd out of 57 schools for overall quality in the state of Michigan.
There were approximately 15 dental hygiene/hygienist students who graduated with this degree at Delta College in the most recent year we have data available.
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LCC is a moderately-sized public college located in the medium-sized city of Lansing. This college ranks 32nd out of 57 schools for overall quality in the state of Michigan.More information about a degree in dental hygiene/hygienist from Lansing Community College
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In MI
Detroit Mercy is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Detroit. A Best Colleges rank of #567 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Detroit Mercy is a great university overall.
There were approximately 26 dental hygiene/hygienist students who graduated with this degree at Detroit Mercy in the most recent year we have data available.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
7th
Most Popular In MI
Located in the small city of Flint, MCC is a public college with a medium-sized student population. This college ranks 43rd out of 57 colleges for overall quality in the state of Michigan.
There were approximately 24 dental hygiene/hygienist students who graduated with this degree at MCC in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in dental hygiene/hygienist from Mott Community College
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
8th
Most Popular In MI
Located in the suburb of Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Valley Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. This college ranks 39th out of 57 schools for overall quality in the state of Michigan.
There were approximately 17 dental hygiene/hygienist students who graduated with this degree at Kalamazoo Valley Community College in the most recent data year.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In MI
38
Dental Hygiene Degrees Awarded
Located in the distant town of Owosso, Baker College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. This college ranks 44th out of 57 colleges for overall quality in the state of Michigan.
There were approximately 38 dental hygiene/hygienist students who graduated with this degree at Baker College in the most recent year we have data available.
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