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Dental assistant and hygienist programs in Connecticut
7 schools in Connecticut offer dental assisting and hygiene programs (1 of them public), with 4 certificate and 4 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $33,901 a year after finishing, compared with $31,046 nationally.
All dental assisting and hygiene programs in Connecticut
Sorted by earnings one year after graduation. Click a heading to sort; tuition is the school's yearly tuition and fees (2025-26), in-state for public schools.
| School | Type | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt | School tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodwin UniversityEast Hartford, CT | Private 2-year college | Associate degree | 18 | $74,978 | $73,765 | $36,250 | $21,188 |
| University of New HavenWest Haven, CT | Private college | Associate degree | 34 | $73,438 | $70,435 | $20,500 | $49,320 |
| University of BridgeportBridgeport, CT | Private college | Associate degree | 33 | $71,462 | $76,208 | $21,000 | $35,760 |
| Connecticut State Community CollegeNew Britain, CT | Community college | Associate degree | 22 | $71,011 | $67,572 | $11,975 | $5,338 |
| Porter & Chester InstituteBridgeport, CT | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 114 | $35,455 | $36,894 | $10,783 | $13,748 |
| Porter & Chester Institute of HamdenHamden, CT | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 16 | $33,901 | $35,901 | $8,958 | $14,337 |
| American Institute-West HartfordWest Hartford, CT | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 17 | $32,408 | $37,077 | $9,208 | $19,495 |
| Connecticut State Community CollegeNew Britain, CT | Community college | Certificate | 18 | n/a | $38,418 | n/a | $5,338 |
Cities with the most programs: Bridgeport (2), East Hartford (1), West Haven (1), New Britain (1), Hamden (1), West Hartford (1).
What counts: dental support services: dental assisting, dental hygiene and dental lab technology.
Frequently asked questions
How many dental assistant and hygienist programs are in Connecticut?
7 schools in Connecticut awarded dental assisting and hygiene certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 4 certificate and 4 associate programs.
Which dental assisting and hygiene program in Connecticut has the highest earnings?
Goodwin University in East Hartford, where associate degree graduates earned a median of $74,978 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest dental assisting and hygiene school in Connecticut?
By yearly tuition and fees, Connecticut State Community College in New Britain charges $5,338 (2025-26, in-state). Program fees, tools and licensing exams can add to that, so ask the school.
How much do dental assisting and hygiene graduates make in Connecticut?
The typical certificate program in Connecticut reported median earnings of $33,901 one year after graduation and $36,986 four years after, for graduates who received federal aid and were working.
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Dental assistant and hygienist programs nationwide
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (institution and field of study files), data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. What each figure covers.