Cost Analysis: Dental Hygiene
- Program: Dental Hygiene
- Pathway: Health Science
First Year Program Costs
These costs are estimates and are subject to change at any time.
| Program Element | Summer I | Summer II | Fall | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $296 | $296 | $1,110 | $962 |
| Books | $450 | $450 | $1,750 | $1,500 |
| Miscellaneous | $650 | |||
| Additional | $3,000 (instruments) |
$1,500 (instruments) |
Second Year Program Costs
These costs are estimates and are subject to change at any time.
| Program Element | Summer I | Summer II | Fall | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $222 | $444 | $666 | $1,036 |
| Books | $175 | $200 | $1,300 | $300 |
| Miscellaneous | $300 (Laser Certification training, required for 2nd year) |
$500 (instruments) |
$2,500 (licensing board exams) |
|
| Additional | $2,300 (instruments) |
* Optional: Additional amount if you buy magnification loupes ($1,200–1,995 depending on brand, type, light or no light)
Approximate Total Cost
Includes Student Chapter of the American Dental Hygienists' Association (SCADHA) dues
- Based on Tarrant County residency: $21,907
- If you buy magnification loupes, as much as: $23,902
Contact
Northeast Campus
Health Sciences Department
Visit NHSC, Room 1118
Call 817-515-6435
Email health.sciences@tccd.edu
Updated July 24, 2025