Overview
Tuition $9,279
Accreditor CODA
Duration 2 years
Entry-level Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene at UT San Antonio's School of Dentistry (San Antonio and Laredo campuses); no entrance exam, but 16 hours of dental hygiene shadowing are required.
Career outlook
Employers hire dental hygienists to provide preventive oral care, cleanings, periodontal assessments, and patient education in dental practices.
Getting in
What University of Texas at San Antonio asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Minimum GPA 2.7
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 University of Texas at San Antonio. Open a category to see each one.