Dental Hygiene Programs in Kentucky: 6 Colleges and Schools
6 Kentucky schools reported dental hygiene completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 183 students: 5 public, 1 private for-profit, grouped below by city.
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · Kentucky · CIP 51.0602
6 schools in Kentucky graduated 183 Dental Hygienists in 2024, out of 364 schools nationally. By type: 5 public, 1 private for-profit. Credentials offered: associate (4), certificate (3), bachelor's (2).
The largest program is Bluegrass Community and Technical College in Lexington with 88 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 6 Kentucky schools
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Largest programs in Kentucky
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bluegrass Community and Technical College | Lexington | 88 |
| 2 | Western Kentucky University | Bowling Green | 31 |
| 3 | University of Louisville | Louisville | 28 |
| 4 | Big Sandy Community and Technical College | Prestonsburg | 20 |
| 5 | MedQuest College | Louisville | 8 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in Kentucky by city
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville · 2 schools | ||||
| University of Louisville | Public | bachelor's | 28 | Website ↗ |
| MedQuest College | Private for-profit | associate | 8 | Website ↗ |
| Bowling Green · 1 school | ||||
| Western Kentucky University | Public | associate, bachelor's | 31 | Website ↗ |
| Lexington · 1 school | ||||
| Bluegrass Community and Technical College | Public | associate, certificate | 88 | Website ↗ |
| Paducah · 1 school | ||||
| West Kentucky Community and Technical College | Public | certificate | 8 | Website ↗ |
| Prestonsburg · 1 school | ||||
| Big Sandy Community and Technical College | Public | certificate, associate | 20 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 6 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 6 | 183 | this page |
| Ohio | 14 | 368 | Programs in Ohio → |
| Illinois | 14 | 312 | Programs in Illinois → |
| Tennessee | 11 | 292 | Programs in Tennessee → |
| Virginia | 8 | 216 | Programs in Virginia → |
| Missouri | 7 | 153 | Programs in Missouri → |
| Indiana | 5 | 139 | Programs in Indiana → |
| West Virginia | 3 | 102 | Programs in West Virginia → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about Dental Hygienist programs in Kentucky
- How many Dental Hygienist programs are in Kentucky?
- 6 colleges and schools reported dental hygiene completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 183 students.
- Which Kentucky program is the largest?
- Bluegrass Community and Technical College in Lexington, with 88 graduates in 2024, followed by Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green (31).
- Are Kentucky programs mostly public?
- Yes: 5 public, 1 private for-profit of the 6 schools.
- What does a Dental Hygienist earn in Kentucky?
- Typical Dental Hygienist pay in Kentucky is $78,830 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $98,100 nationally.