Dental Hygiene Programs in Georgia: 16 Colleges and Schools
16 Georgia schools reported dental hygiene completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 280 students: 15 public, 1 private for-profit, grouped below by city.
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · Georgia · CIP 51.0602
16 schools in Georgia graduated 280 Dental Hygienists in 2024, out of 364 schools nationally. By type: 15 public, 1 private for-profit. Credentials offered: associate (13), bachelor's (4), certificate (2).
The largest program is Fortis College-Smyrna in Smyrna with 40 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 16 Georgia schools
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Largest programs in Georgia
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fortis College-Smyrna | Smyrna | 40 |
| 2 | Georgia State University-Perimeter College | Atlanta | 29 |
| 3 | Augusta University | Augusta | 26 |
| 4 | Georgia Highlands College | Rome | 26 |
| 5 | Clayton State University | Morrow | 25 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in Georgia by city
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta · 3 schools | ||||
| Georgia State University-Perimeter College | Public | associate | 29 | Website ↗ |
| Atlanta Technical College | Public | associate | 13 | Website ↗ |
| Georgia State University | Public | bachelor's | 11 | Website ↗ |
| Albany · 1 school | ||||
| Albany State University | Public | associate | 10 | Website ↗ |
| Athens · 1 school | ||||
| Athens Technical College | Public | associate | 11 | Website ↗ |
| Augusta · 1 school | ||||
| Augusta University | Public | bachelor's | 26 | Website ↗ |
| Columbus · 1 school | ||||
| Columbus Technical College | Public | associate | 15 | Website ↗ |
| Gainesville · 1 school | ||||
| Lanier Technical College | Public | associate, certificate | 13 | Website ↗ |
| Morrow · 1 school | ||||
| Clayton State University | Public | bachelor's | 25 | Website ↗ |
| Rome · 1 school | ||||
| Georgia Highlands College | Public | associate, bachelor's | 26 | Website ↗ |
| Savannah · 1 school | ||||
| Savannah Technical College | Public | associate | 20 | Website ↗ |
| Smyrna · 1 school | ||||
| Fortis College-Smyrna | Private for-profit | associate | 40 | Website ↗ |
| Valdosta · 1 school | ||||
| Wiregrass Georgia Technical College | Public | associate, certificate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Vidalia · 1 school | ||||
| Southeastern Technical College | Public | associate | 5 | Website ↗ |
| Waco · 1 school | ||||
| West Georgia Technical College | Public | associate | 11 | Website ↗ |
| Warner Robins · 1 school | ||||
| Central Georgia Technical College | Public | associate | 25 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 16 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 16 | 280 | this page |
| Florida | 23 | 448 | Programs in Florida → |
| North Carolina | 13 | 242 | Programs in North Carolina → |
| Tennessee | 11 | 292 | Programs in Tennessee → |
| South Carolina | 7 | 83 | Programs in South Carolina → |
| Alabama | 3 | 45 | Programs in Alabama → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about Dental Hygienist programs in Georgia
- How many Dental Hygienist programs are in Georgia?
- 16 colleges and schools reported dental hygiene completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 280 students.
- Which Georgia program is the largest?
- Fortis College-Smyrna in Smyrna, with 40 graduates in 2024, followed by Georgia State University-Perimeter College in Atlanta (29).
- Are Georgia programs mostly public?
- Yes: 15 public, 1 private for-profit of the 16 schools.
- What does a Dental Hygienist earn in Georgia?
- Typical Dental Hygienist pay in Georgia is $95,490 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $98,100 nationally.