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Dental assistant and hygienist programs in Idaho
5 schools in Idaho offer dental assisting and hygiene programs (4 of them public), with 4 certificate and 4 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $32,959 a year after finishing, compared with $31,046 nationally.
All dental assisting and hygiene programs in Idaho
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrington College-BoiseBoise, ID | For-profit trade school | Associate degree | 57 | $71,587 | $64,802 | $24,688 | $21,012 |
| Carrington College-BoiseBoise, ID | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 51 | $32,959 | $35,011 | $9,576 | $21,012 |
| College of Western IdahoNampa, ID | Community college | Certificate | 22 | n/a | $38,089 | n/a | $3,854 |
| College of Eastern IdahoIdaho Falls, ID | Community college | Certificate | 11 | n/a | $25,396 | n/a | $3,630 |
| College of Southern IdahoTwin Falls, ID | Community college | Certificate | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,528 |
| College of Southern IdahoTwin Falls, ID | Community college | Associate degree | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,528 |
| College of Western IdahoNampa, ID | Community college | Associate degree | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,854 |
| North Idaho CollegeCoeur d'Alene, ID | Community college | Associate degree | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,528 |
Cities with the most programs: Boise (1), Nampa (1), Idaho Falls (1), Twin Falls (1), Coeur d'Alene (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 Idaho?
5 schools in Idaho 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 Idaho has the highest earnings?
Carrington College-Boise in Boise, where associate degree graduates earned a median of $71,587 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest dental assisting and hygiene school in Idaho?
By yearly tuition and fees, College of Southern Idaho in Twin Falls charges $3,528 (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 Idaho?
The typical certificate program in Idaho reported median earnings of $32,959 one year after graduation and $35,011 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.