Dental Hygiene Programs in Iowa: 7 Colleges and Schools
7 Iowa schools reported dental hygiene completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 103 students: 7 public, grouped below by city.
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NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · Iowa · CIP 51.0602
7 schools in Iowa graduated 103 Dental Hygienists in 2024, out of 364 schools nationally. By type: 7 public. Credentials offered: associate (7).
The largest program is Des Moines Area Community College in Ankeny with 23 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
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NCES IPEDS 2024 · institution control
Largest programs in Iowa
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Des Moines Area Community College | Ankeny | 23 |
| 2 | Kirkwood Community College | Cedar Rapids | 18 |
| 3 | Indian Hills Community College | Ottumwa | 17 |
| 4 | Hawkeye Community College | Waterloo | 16 |
| 5 | Iowa Central Community College | Fort Dodge | 15 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in Iowa by city
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7 of 7 schools listed · 7 cities
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ankeny · 1 school | ||||
| Des Moines Area Community College | Public | associate | 23 | Website ↗ |
| Cedar Rapids · 1 school | ||||
| Kirkwood Community College | Public | associate | 18 | Website ↗ |
| Council Bluffs · 1 school | ||||
| Iowa Western Community College | Public | associate | 14 | Website ↗ |
| Davenport · 1 school | ||||
| Eastern Iowa Community College District | Public | associate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Fort Dodge · 1 school | ||||
| Iowa Central Community College | Public | associate | 15 | Website ↗ |
| Ottumwa · 1 school | ||||
| Indian Hills Community College | Public | associate | 17 | Website ↗ |
| Waterloo · 1 school | ||||
| Hawkeye Community College | Public | associate | 16 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 7 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 7 | 103 | this page |
| Illinois | 14 | 312 | Programs in Illinois → |
| Minnesota | 11 | 229 | Programs in Minnesota → |
| Wisconsin | 10 | 204 | Programs in Wisconsin → |
| Missouri | 7 | 153 | Programs in Missouri → |
| Nebraska | 3 | 42 | Programs in Nebraska → |
| South Dakota | 1 | 31 | Programs in South Dakota → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about Dental Hygienist programs in Iowa
- How many Dental Hygienist programs are in Iowa?
- 7 colleges and schools reported dental hygiene completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 103 students.
- Which Iowa program is the largest?
- Des Moines Area Community College in Ankeny, with 23 graduates in 2024, followed by Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids (18).
- Are Iowa programs mostly public?
- Yes: 7 public of the 7 schools.
- What does a Dental Hygienist earn in Iowa?
- Typical Dental Hygienist pay in Iowa is $84,010 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $98,100 nationally.