Dental Hygiene Programs in Minnesota: 11 Colleges and Schools
11 Minnesota schools reported dental hygiene completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 229 students: 10 public, 1 private nonprofit, grouped below by city.
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · Minnesota · CIP 51.0602
11 schools in Minnesota graduated 229 Dental Hygienists in 2024, out of 364 schools nationally. By type: 10 public, 1 private nonprofit. Credentials offered: associate (7), bachelor's (4), master's (1), certificate (1).
The largest program is Minnesota State University-Mankato in Mankato with 61 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 11 Minnesota schools
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Largest programs in Minnesota
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota State University-Mankato | Mankato | 61 |
| 2 | Herzing University-Minneapolis | St. Louis Park | 30 |
| 3 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | Minneapolis | 25 |
| 4 | Normandale Community College | Bloomington | 23 |
| 5 | Lake Superior College | Duluth | 18 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in Minnesota by city
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington · 1 school | ||||
| Normandale Community College | Public | associate | 23 | Website ↗ |
| Brainerd · 1 school | ||||
| Central Lakes College-Brainerd | Public | associate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Duluth · 1 school | ||||
| Lake Superior College | Public | associate | 18 | Website ↗ |
| Fergus Falls · 1 school | ||||
| Minnesota State Community and Technical College | Public | associate | 18 | Website ↗ |
| Mankato · 1 school | ||||
| Minnesota State University-Mankato | Public | bachelor's | 61 | Website ↗ |
| Minneapolis · 1 school | ||||
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | Public | bachelor's, master's | 25 | Website ↗ |
| Rochester · 1 school | ||||
| Rochester Community and Technical College | Public | associate | 15 | Website ↗ |
| Saint Cloud · 1 school | ||||
| St Cloud Technical and Community College | Public | associate | 14 | Website ↗ |
| Saint Paul · 1 school | ||||
| Metropolitan State University | Public | bachelor's, certificate | 13 | Website ↗ |
| St. Louis Park · 1 school | ||||
| Herzing University-Minneapolis | Private nonprofit | bachelor's | 30 | Website ↗ |
| White Bear Lake · 1 school | ||||
| Century College | Public | associate | 12 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 11 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 11 | 229 | this page |
| Wisconsin | 10 | 204 | Programs in Wisconsin → |
| Iowa | 7 | 103 | Programs in Iowa → |
| North Dakota | 1 | 18 | Programs in North Dakota → |
| South Dakota | 1 | 31 | Programs in South Dakota → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about Dental Hygienist programs in Minnesota
- How many Dental Hygienist programs are in Minnesota?
- 11 colleges and schools reported dental hygiene completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 229 students.
- Which Minnesota program is the largest?
- Minnesota State University-Mankato in Mankato, with 61 graduates in 2024, followed by Herzing University-Minneapolis in St. Louis Park (30).
- Are Minnesota programs mostly public?
- Yes: 10 public, 1 private nonprofit of the 11 schools.
- What does a Dental Hygienist earn in Minnesota?
- Typical Dental Hygienist pay in Minnesota is $103,970 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $98,100 nationally.