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Note: The final enrollment for the Dental Hygiene AAAS was Summer 2023. Please see the Dental Hygiene BAS page for current program information.
Gain skills for a career as a dental hygienist in a variety of healthcare settings.
Train in both classroom and clinical settings to master practical skills and knowledge
needed to provide patient oral care.
Employment opportunities for dental hygienists are expected to grow much faster than the average occupational growth over the next decade. Employment opportunities include positions as a dental hygienist, public health or school hygienist, health educator, research assistant, teacher, or sales representative.
Potential employers include: Graduates can be employed by private dental offices, public health facilities, hospitals, nursing homes, group homes, the military, as well as research and education facilities. Part-time and flexible schedules are often available.
(does not include additional program or course fees, books, or supply costs)
| Per Quarter 2024-2025 |
WA-Resident | Non-WA resident, US citizen, & Eligible non-citizen On Campus |
Non-WA resident Non-US citizen¹ |
Non-WA resident, US citizen Online Only |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 credit | $126.47 | $246.49 | $327.01 | $144.67 |
| 5 credits | $632.35 | $1,232.45 | $1,635.05 | $723.35 |
| 12 credits (full-time) | $1,387.14 | $2,487.04 | $3,408.94 | $1,571.08 |
| 15 credits | $1,570.80 | $2,520.25 | $3,617.20 | $1,757.65 |
¹ Includes all International Students, both on campus and overseas online
Federal aid, scholarships, grants, and more are available to help you pay for school.
In accordance with U.S. Department of Education Regulation 34 C.F.R. 668.43 (a) (5) (v), the Dental Hygiene Program at Shoreline Community College has reviewed the Dental Hygienist licensing requirements for Washington State and has determined that a Shoreline dental hygiene graduate would be eligible for licensure in Washington State as a dental hygienist. Shoreline Community College has not made a determination whether the dental hygiene curriculum meets educational requirements for licensure/certification outside of Washington State.
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