Program Overview

Dental Hygiene at Cerritos College

Associate of Arts

A registered dental hygienist is a preventive oral health professional licensed in dental hygiene who provides educational, clinical and therapeutic services supporting total health through the promotion of optimal oral health. The Dental Hygiene Program is a two-year degree program and includes one summer session. Upon completion of the program, graduating students will receive an Associate in Arts Degree in Dental Hygiene and will qualify to take the National Dental Hygiene Board Examination and a Clinical Board Examination. Successful passage of the examinations qualifies the graduate to apply for dental hygiene licensure in the State of California.

Salary, Growth and Careers

Salary

Careers associated with this program have a salary range from $72,000 to $169,000 with an average salary of $124,000.

Growth

Career opportunities for this program are expected to grow nationwide from 2022 to 2032.

Careers

• Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
  • Education Level: Doctoral or professional degree
  • Job Growth: +19.1%
  • Average Salary: $130,000
• Dental Hygienists
  • Education Level: Associate's degree
  • Job Growth: +7.4%
  • Average Salary: $118,000

Program Map

Pathway: to Degree

This program map represents one possible pathway through the program and is for reference only.

Dental Hygiene

Associate of Arts

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• Major Course
• General Education Course
• Elective Course
• Milestone
• Offers Microcredential

Important Program Information

• Dental Hygiene - Associate of Arts
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