Program Overview

The Dental Hygiene program at Community College of Philadelphia prepares students to become licensed Dental Hygienists. The accredited program includes general education and major courses, and can be completed in four semesters of full-time study. Graduates are eligible to take national and state board exams to obtain a license to practice in Pennsylvania. The median salary for Dental Hygienists in the Philadelphia area is $85,273, with a projected job growth of 6.5% over the next decade.