Big Sandy Community and Technical College
Associate Degree
Certificate (1-2 years)
$4,728
In-State Tuition
18 months
Duration
On-Campus
Format
Prestonsburg, KY
Location
About This Program
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program at Big Sandy Community and Technical College
Types of Dental Hygienists
Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)
Licensed Dental Hygienist
Pediatric Dental Hygienist
Periodontal (Specialty) Dental Hygienist
Public Health Dental Hygienist
Dental Hygiene Clinical Instructor
What You'll Learn:
- Dental anatomy
- Microbiology
- Pathology
- Dental hygiene theory and techniques
- Cleaning equipment operation and maintenance
- Dental materials
- Radiology
- Patient education and counseling
- Office management
- Supervised clinical training
- Professional standards
Costs & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition:$4,728/yr
Out-of-State Tuition:$6,432/yr
School-level tuition; actual program costs may vary. Source: NCES
Financial Aid
99%
Receive Any Aid
15%
Receive Federal Aid
44%
Pell Grant Recipients
$6,053
Avg Loan Amount
13%
Have Student Loans
Pell Grant EligibleFederal LoansVA Benefits
Source: U.S. Department of Education
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Outcomes
$45,951
Median Earnings (Post-Grad)
90%
Employment Rate
14
Earnings Cohort Size
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Program Classification
CIP Code: 51.0602 (Dental Hygienist)
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