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Dental assistant and hygienist programs in Utah
9 schools in Utah offer dental assisting and hygiene programs (8 of them public), with 5 certificate and 5 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $25,556 a year after finishing, compared with $31,046 nationally.
All dental assisting and hygiene programs in Utah
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake Community CollegeSalt Lake City, UT | Community college | Associate degree | 23 | $60,162 | $46,287 | n/a | $4,543 |
| Weber State UniversityOgden, UT | Community college | Associate degree | 29 | $57,267 | $36,674 | $18,791 | $6,625 |
| Fortis College-Salt Lake CitySalt Lake City, UT | For-profit 2-year college | Associate degree | 31 | $47,114 | $36,948 | $37,451 | $13,836 |
| Fortis College-Salt Lake CitySalt Lake City, UT | For-profit 2-year college | Certificate | 6 | $26,407 | $32,327 | $13,000 | $13,836 |
| Bridgerland Technical CollegeLogan, UT | Public technical school | Certificate | 40 | $24,704 | n/a | n/a | $3,291 |
| Davis Technical CollegeKaysville, UT | Public technical school | Certificate | 48 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,280 |
| Mountainland Technical CollegeLehi, UT | Public technical school | Certificate | 95 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,644 |
| Ogden-Weber Technical CollegeOgden, UT | Public technical school | Certificate | 19 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,895 |
| Snow CollegeEphraim, UT | Community college | Associate degree | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,438 |
| Utah Valley UniversityOrem, UT | Community college | Associate degree | 17 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,674 |
Cities with the most programs: Salt Lake City (2), Ogden (2), Logan (1), Kaysville (1), Lehi (1), Ephraim (1), Orem (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 Utah?
9 schools in Utah awarded dental assisting and hygiene certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 5 certificate and 5 associate programs.
Which dental assisting and hygiene program in Utah has the highest earnings?
Salt Lake Community College in Salt Lake City, where associate degree graduates earned a median of $60,162 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest dental assisting and hygiene school in Utah?
By yearly tuition and fees, Davis Technical College in Kaysville charges $2,280 (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 Utah?
The typical certificate program in Utah reported median earnings of $25,556 one year after graduation and $32,327 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.