Dental Hygiene Programs in Washington: 11 Colleges and Schools
11 Washington schools reported dental hygiene completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 217 students: 10 public, 1 private for-profit, grouped below by city.
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · Washington · CIP 51.0602
11 schools in Washington graduated 217 Dental Hygienists in 2024, out of 364 schools nationally. By type: 10 public, 1 private for-profit. Credentials offered: associate (7), bachelor's (7), certificate (1), master's (1).
The largest program is Eastern Washington University in Cheney with 47 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 11 Washington schools
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Largest programs in Washington
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eastern Washington University | Cheney | 47 |
| 2 | Pima Medical Institute-Seattle | Seattle | 31 |
| 3 | Lake Washington Institute of Technology | Kirkland | 29 |
| 4 | Clark College | Vancouver | 28 |
| 5 | Pierce College District | Lakewood | 20 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in Washington by city
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle · 3 schools | ||||
| Pima Medical Institute-Seattle | Private for-profit | associate | 31 | Website ↗ |
| Seattle Central College | Public | associate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | Public | bachelor's | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Bellingham · 1 school | ||||
| Bellingham Technical College | Public | associate | 10 | Website ↗ |
| Cheney · 1 school | ||||
| Eastern Washington University | Public | bachelor's, certificate, master's | 47 | Website ↗ |
| Kirkland · 1 school | ||||
| Lake Washington Institute of Technology | Public | associate, bachelor's | 29 | Website ↗ |
| Lakewood · 1 school | ||||
| Pierce College District | Public | bachelor's | 20 | Website ↗ |
| Pasco · 1 school | ||||
| Columbia Basin College | Public | associate, bachelor's | 20 | Website ↗ |
| Shoreline · 1 school | ||||
| Shoreline Community College | Public | associate | 14 | Website ↗ |
| Vancouver · 1 school | ||||
| Clark College | Public | bachelor's | 28 | Website ↗ |
| Yakima · 1 school | ||||
| Yakima Valley College | Public | associate, bachelor's | 18 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 11 | 217 | this page |
| Oregon | 7 | 160 | Programs in Oregon → |
| Idaho | 4 | 100 | Programs in Idaho → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about Dental Hygienist programs in Washington
- How many Dental Hygienist programs are in Washington?
- 11 colleges and schools reported dental hygiene completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 217 students.
- Which Washington program is the largest?
- Eastern Washington University in Cheney, with 47 graduates in 2024, followed by Pima Medical Institute-Seattle in Seattle (31).
- Are Washington programs mostly public?
- Yes: 10 public, 1 private for-profit of the 11 schools.
- What does a Dental Hygienist earn in Washington?
- Typical Dental Hygienist pay in Washington is $131,160 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $98,100 nationally.