Dental hygiene programs in Georgia

9 dental hygiene programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

9 schools offer these dental hygiene programs, and Georgia has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Dental hygienists check patients for signs of gum and mouth disease and give preventive care such as cleanings. Most have an associate degree in dental hygiene, some a bachelor's, and every state requires a license, in most states a degree from an accredited program and passed written and clinical exams.¹ In every state, the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination counts fully or partly toward the written exam needed for a license.²

In Georgia, 8 of the 9 programs ask for a high school diploma or equivalent and 1 asks for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 9 programs here are dental hygiene (associate degree, 8 programs) and dental hygiene program (level not stated, 1 program).

See the 9 programs

How much do dental hygiene programs cost in Georgia?

$8,544 to $11,828 is what most dental hygiene programs in Georgia cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 9 programs with a price. All of them: $4,272 to $13,400

In the typical program

Finished the program: 40%
Working 6 months later: 80%
Earned a year, estimated: about $49,800
Length: 75 to 91 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Georgia may also offer dental hygiene programs. How these figures are made

Are there free dental hygiene programs in Georgia?

Yes, if you qualify. WIOA (public workforce funding) can pay for any program on this page, in full or in part, depending on local limits.³⁴⁵For a degree, the job center first looks at grants such as a federal Pell Grant; WIOA pays toward what they don't cover.⁵In program year 2024 it paid toward the training of at least 187 people at 9 of the 9 programs here.
Ask an American Job Center whether you qualify, or call 1-877-872-5627.⁶ Before funding training, the center goes through an assessment and a career plan with you.⁵
Or pay yourself. Most dental hygiene programs in Georgia cost $8,544 to $11,828. Prices on this page run from $4,272 to $13,400.

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 9 dental hygiene programs in Georgia approved for WIOA funding

9 programs

Dental hygiene (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Dental Hygiene Degree (DH13)
Central Georgia Technical College
Warner Robins
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Central Georgia Technical College, Warner RobinsDental hygiene (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$26,600
Price if you pay yourself$9,634
22 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, Dental Hygiene Degree (DH13) at Central Georgia Technical College
More details about Dental Hygiene Degree (DH13) at Central Georgia Technical College
Finished
6%
Working at 6 months
80%
Earned in a quarter
$6,641
Length
104 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$3,573
Students counted
722
Earned a year, estimated
$26,600
Price if you pay yourself
$9,634
students trained with WIOA funding
22
School website, Dental Hygiene Degree (DH13) at Central Georgia Technical College
Dental hygiene (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Dental Hygiene Associate Degree--Dh13
Savannah Technical College
Savannah
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Savannah Technical College, SavannahDental hygiene (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$55,200
Price if you pay yourself$7,711
38 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, Dental Hygiene Associate Degree--Dh13 at Savannah Technical College
More details about Dental Hygiene Associate Degree--Dh13 at Savannah Technical College
Finished
46%
Working at 6 months
73%
Earned in a quarter
$13,789
Length
162 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$5,518
Students counted
108
Earned a year, estimated
$55,200
Price if you pay yourself
$7,711
students trained with WIOA funding
38
School website, Dental Hygiene Associate Degree--Dh13 at Savannah Technical College
Dental hygiene (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Dental Hygiene Associate of Science Degree-AF73
Lanier Technical College
Gainesville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Lanier Technical College, GainesvilleDental hygiene (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$62,300
Price if you pay yourself$10,415
24 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, Dental Hygiene Associate of Science Degree-AF73 at Lanier Technical College
More details about Dental Hygiene Associate of Science Degree-AF73 at Lanier Technical College
Finished
66%
Working at 6 months
96%
Earned in a quarter
$15,569
Length
75 weeks, 15 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$10,405
Students counted
73
Earned a year, estimated
$62,300
Price if you pay yourself
$10,415
students trained with WIOA funding
24
School website, Dental Hygiene Associate of Science Degree-AF73 at Lanier Technical College
Dental hygiene (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Dental Hygiene Associate Degree--Dh13
Athens Technical College
Athens
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Athens Technical College, AthensDental hygiene (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$45,900
Price if you pay yourself$12,248
20 students trained with WIOA funding
More details about Dental Hygiene Associate Degree--Dh13 at Athens Technical College
Finished
30%
Working at 6 months
76%
Earned in a quarter
$11,482
Length
91 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$8,735
Students counted
70
Earned a year, estimated
$45,900
Price if you pay yourself
$12,248
students trained with WIOA funding
20
Dental hygiene (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Dental Hygiene (Dh13)
West Georgia Technical College
Waco
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
West Georgia Technical College, WacoDental hygiene (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$49,800
Price if you pay yourself$11,828
28 students trained with WIOA funding
More details about Dental Hygiene (Dh13) at West Georgia Technical College
Finished
48%
Working at 6 months
80%
Earned in a quarter
$12,452
Length
80 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$11,938
Students counted
62
Earned a year, estimated
$49,800
Price if you pay yourself
$11,828
students trained with WIOA funding
28
Dental hygiene (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
DENTAL HYGIENE-Degree--DH13
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
Valdosta
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College, ValdostaDental hygiene (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$32,800
Price if you pay yourself$4,272
22 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, DENTAL HYGIENE-Degree--DH13 at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
More details about DENTAL HYGIENE-Degree--DH13 at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
Finished
40%
Working at 6 months
85%
Earned in a quarter
$8,199
Length
48 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$2,430
Students counted
61
Earned a year, estimated
$32,800
Price if you pay yourself
$4,272
students trained with WIOA funding
22
School website, DENTAL HYGIENE-Degree--DH13 at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
Dental hygiene program (level not stated)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Dental Hygiene --Da13--
Atlanta Technical College
Atlanta
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Atlanta Technical College, AtlantaDental hygiene program (level not stated) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$65,400
Price if you pay yourself$13,400
6 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, Dental Hygiene --Da13-- at Atlanta Technical College
More details about Dental Hygiene --Da13-- at Atlanta Technical College
Finished
35%
Working at 6 months
100%
Earned in a quarter
$16,346
Length
12 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
55
Earned a year, estimated
$65,400
Price if you pay yourself
$13,400
students trained with WIOA funding
6
School website, Dental Hygiene --Da13-- at Atlanta Technical College
Dental hygiene (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Ctc_Occupational Skills (Ita)_Dental Hygiene_Area 14--Dh13
Columbus Technical College
Columbus
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Columbus Technical College, ColumbusDental hygiene (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$56,800
Price if you pay yourself$8,544
14 students trained with WIOA funding
More details about Ctc_Occupational Skills (Ita)_Dental Hygiene_Area 14--Dh13 at Columbus Technical College
Finished
32%
Working at 6 months
44%
Earned in a quarter
$14,205
Length
75 weeks, 20 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$8,759
Students counted
49
Earned a year, estimated
$56,800
Price if you pay yourself
$8,544
students trained with WIOA funding
14
Dental hygiene (associate degree)HybridEducation and courses
Dental Hygiene Degree --Dh13--
Southeastern Technical College
Vidalia
Accredited school
Education and courses
Southeastern Technical College, VidaliaDental hygiene (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$48,200
Price if you pay yourself$10,117
13 students trained with WIOA funding
More details about Dental Hygiene Degree --Dh13-- at Southeastern Technical College
Finished
47%
Working at 6 months
100%
Earned in a quarter
$12,045
Length
90 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$7,961
Students counted
42
Earned a year, estimated
$48,200
Price if you pay yourself
$10,117
students trained with WIOA funding
13

How to pay for dental hygiene programs in Georgia

WIOA funding can pay for dental hygiene programs in Georgia

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

Financial aid and grants for dental hygiene programs

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.⁷⁸

GI Bill for dental hygiene programs

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.⁹

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Quick facts: Dental hygiene programs in Georgia

programs with a price cost under $10,000: 4 of 9
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare: 5th of 14
other states where the typical program's graduates earned less: 2 of 10
dental hygiene programs here, against the typical state's 3: 9 vs 3

State comparisons use the same figures as the dental hygiene programs by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).

Dental hygiene programs in Atlanta, Warner Robins, Savannah and other Georgia cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 2 more programs are in 2 other areas.

Other training in Georgia

How dental hygiene programs compare with the rest of allied health: Allied health programs in Georgia

Where the Georgia dental hygiene program numbers come from

Which Georgia dental hygiene programs are on this list?

These are the dental hygiene programs Georgia approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).¹⁰ The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Georgia offers.

How the prices and results of Georgia dental hygiene programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

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Dental hygiene programs in Georgia

How much do dental hygiene programs cost in Georgia?

Are there free dental hygiene programs in Georgia?

All 9 dental hygiene programs in Georgia approved for WIOA funding

Dental Hygiene Degree (DH13)

Dental Hygiene Associate Degree--Dh13

Dental Hygiene Associate of Science Degree-AF73