Overview
Tuition $4,940
Accreditor CODA
Duration 2 years
Prepares licensed dental hygienists who provide preventive oral care and cleanings.
Career outlook
Employers hire dental hygienists to provide preventive oral care, cleanings, periodontal assessments, and patient education in dental practices.
Getting in
What Del Mar College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance exam None required
Minimum GPA 2.5
Checked Oct 2026 on the school's site. Requirements change each cycle, so confirm before you apply.
Prerequisites
The prerequisites you'll need to meet to apply to this program at Del Mar College. Open a category to see each one.
College courses
9
Certifications
3
Health and background checks
2
Application basics
1
