Grand Rapids Community College
Associate Degree
Certificate (1-2 years)
$8,289
In-State Tuition
18 months
Duration
On-Campus
Format
Grand Rapids, MI
Location
About This Program
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program at Grand Rapids Community 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:$8,289/yr
Out-of-State Tuition:$12,219/yr
School-level tuition; actual program costs may vary. Source: NCES
Financial Aid
74%
Receive Any Aid
14%
Receive Federal Aid
29%
Pell Grant Recipients
$4,015
Avg Loan Amount
18%
Have Student Loans
Pell Grant EligibleFederal LoansVA Benefits
Source: U.S. Department of Education
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Outcomes
$45,543
Median Earnings (Post-Grad)
49
Earnings Cohort Size
$14,957
Median Debt
$159/mo
Estimated Monthly Payment
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Program Classification
CIP Code: 51.0602 (Dental Hygienist)
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