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2024 Best Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Schools in Ohio

11 Colleges in Ohio
334 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.

College Factual looked at 11 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Schools in Ohio ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 334 degrees in dental hygiene/hygienist during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Dental Hygiene/Hygienist School

Best Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Schools in Ohio 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.

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Associate Degrees in Dental Hygiene
Bachelor's Degrees in Dental Hygiene
Master's Degrees in Dental Hygiene

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 Ohio ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in Ohio

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 Ohio Schools in Dental Hygiene

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In OH
48 Dental Hygiene Degrees Awarded

It is difficult to beat Ohio State University - Main Campus if you want to pursue a degree in dental hygiene/hygienist. Ohio State is a very large public university located in the city of Columbus. A Best Colleges rank of #69 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Ohio State is a great university overall.

There were about 48 dental hygiene/hygienist students who graduated with this degree at Ohio State in the most recent year we have data available.

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2
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In OH
71 Dental Hygiene Degrees Awarded

Sinclair Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in dental hygiene/hygienist. Located in the medium-sized city of Dayton, Sinclair Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #816 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Sinclair Community College is a great college overall.

There were about 71 dental hygiene/hygienist students who graduated with this degree at Sinclair Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Stark State College crest
Stark State College
North Canton, OH
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In OH
48 Dental Hygiene Degrees Awarded

Stark State College is a wonderful option for students interested in a degree in dental hygiene/hygienist. Stark State College is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of North Canton. This college ranks 62nd out of 96 schools for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were about 48 dental hygiene/hygienist students who graduated with this degree at Stark State College in the most recent data year.

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4
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
10th Most Popular In OH

It is hard to beat Lakeland Community College if you wish to pursue a degree in dental hygiene/hygienist. Lakeland is a small public college located in the large suburb of Kirtland. This college ranks 78th out of 96 colleges for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were roughly 15 dental hygiene/hygienist students who graduated with this degree at Lakeland in the most recent year we have data available.

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Owens State Community College crest
Owens Community College
Perrysburg, OH
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
7th Most Popular In OH

Owens State Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the large suburb of Perrysburg. This college ranks 58th out of 96 colleges for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were about 17 dental hygiene/hygienist students who graduated with this degree at Owens State Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

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6
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In OH

Located in the small city of Youngstown, Youngstown State University is a public university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1057 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Youngstown State University is a great university overall.

There were about 22 dental hygiene/hygienist students who graduated with this degree at Youngstown State University in the most recent data year.

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7
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
12th Most Popular In OH

Located in the suburb of Lima, Rhodes State College is a public college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1089 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Rhodes State College is a great college overall.

There were approximately 12 dental hygiene/hygienist students who graduated with this degree at Rhodes State College in the most recent data year.

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8
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
7th Most Popular In OH
5.9% Growth in Graduates

Cuyahoga Community College District is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Cleveland. A Best Colleges rank of #1205 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Cuyahoga Community College District is a great college overall.

There were about 17 dental hygiene/hygienist students who graduated with this degree at Cuyahoga Community College District in the most recent year we have data available.

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8
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In OH
16.7% Growth in Graduates

Shawnee State University is a small public university located in the fringe town of Portsmouth. This university ranks 74th out of 96 colleges for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were about 18 dental hygiene/hygienist students who graduated with this degree at Shawnee State University in the most recent year we have data available.

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9
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
11th Most Popular In OH

Located in the city of Elyria, LCCC is a public college with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1377 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means LCCC is a great college overall.

There were about 13 dental hygiene/hygienist students who graduated with this degree at LCCC in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in dental hygiene/hygienist from Lorain County Community College

Best Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Michigan 915 333
Illinois 870 408
Indiana 737 138
Wisconsin 672 163

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One of 3 majors within the Dental Support Services area of study, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to Dental Hygiene

Related Major Annual Graduates
Dental Assisting/Assistant 517

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