Dental Hygiene Programs in Illinois: 14 Colleges and Schools
14 Illinois schools reported dental hygiene completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 312 students: 13 public, 1 private nonprofit, grouped below by city.
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · Illinois · CIP 51.0602
14 schools in Illinois graduated 312 Dental Hygienists in 2024, out of 364 schools nationally. By type: 13 public, 1 private nonprofit. Credentials offered: associate (12), bachelor's (2).
The largest program is Parkland College in Champaign with 34 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 14 Illinois schools
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Largest programs in Illinois
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Parkland College | Champaign | 34 |
| 2 | Prairie State College | Chicago Heights | 34 |
| 3 | Southern Illinois University-Carbondale | Carbondale | 33 |
| 4 | Carl Sandburg College | Galesburg | 29 |
| 5 | College of DuPage | Glen Ellyn | 29 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in Illinois by city
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbondale · 1 school | ||||
| Southern Illinois University-Carbondale | Public | bachelor's | 33 | Website ↗ |
| Champaign · 1 school | ||||
| Parkland College | Public | associate | 34 | Website ↗ |
| Chicago · 1 school | ||||
| City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College | Public | associate | 25 | Website ↗ |
| Chicago Heights · 1 school | ||||
| Prairie State College | Public | associate | 34 | Website ↗ |
| East Peoria · 1 school | ||||
| Illinois Central College | Public | associate | 20 | Website ↗ |
| Galesburg · 1 school | ||||
| Carl Sandburg College | Public | associate | 29 | Website ↗ |
| Glen Ellyn · 1 school | ||||
| College of DuPage | Public | associate | 29 | Website ↗ |
| Godfrey · 1 school | ||||
| Lewis and Clark Community College | Public | associate | 13 | Website ↗ |
| Grayslake · 1 school | ||||
| College of Lake County | Public | associate | 22 | Website ↗ |
| Mattoon · 1 school | ||||
| Lake Land College | Public | associate | 24 | Website ↗ |
| Oglesby · 1 school | ||||
| Illinois Valley Community College | Public | associate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Palatine · 1 school | ||||
| William Rainey Harper College | Public | associate | 21 | Website ↗ |
| Rockford · 1 school | ||||
| Rock Valley College | Public | associate | 16 | Website ↗ |
| Romeoville · 1 school | ||||
| Lewis University | Private nonprofit | bachelor's | 12 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 14 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 14 | 312 | this page |
| Wisconsin | 10 | 204 | Programs in Wisconsin → |
| Iowa | 7 | 103 | Programs in Iowa → |
| Missouri | 7 | 153 | Programs in Missouri → |
| Kentucky | 6 | 183 | Programs in Kentucky → |
| Indiana | 5 | 139 | Programs in Indiana → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about Dental Hygienist programs in Illinois
- How many Dental Hygienist programs are in Illinois?
- 14 colleges and schools reported dental hygiene completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 312 students.
- Which Illinois program is the largest?
- Parkland College in Champaign, with 34 graduates in 2024, followed by Prairie State College in Chicago Heights (34).
- Are Illinois programs mostly public?
- Yes: 13 public, 1 private nonprofit of the 14 schools.
- What does a Dental Hygienist earn in Illinois?
- Typical Dental Hygienist pay in Illinois is $96,670 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $98,100 nationally.