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2026 Best Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Schools in Georgia

13 Colleges in the United States
275 Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Degrees Awarded
$44,968 Avg Early-Career Salary

Dental Hygiene/Hygienist degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 16 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for dental hygiene/hygienist students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in Georgia

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall dental hygiene/hygienist education in Georgia.

Top Schools in Dental Hygiene/Hygienist

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No school ranked higher than West Georgia Technical College this year for dental hygiene/hygienist. Located in the rural area of Waco, West Georgia Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. About 11 dental hygiene/hygienist degrees were awarded at West Georgia Technical College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, dental hygiene/hygienist degree recipients from West Georgia Technical College generally make around $39,272. Typical student debt for the program is $12,651. More information about a degree in dental hygiene/hygienist from West Georgia Technical College

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Students looking for a strong dental hygiene/hygienist program will find one at Savannah Technical College, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Savannah, Savannah Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. Savannah Technical College awarded about 20 dental hygiene/hygienist degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the dental hygiene/hygienist program make about $40,501 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $7,250. See the full dental hygiene/hygienist program report for Savannah Technical College

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Students looking for a strong dental hygiene/hygienist program will find one at Athens Technical College, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Athens, Athens Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. Athens Technical College awarded about 11 dental hygiene/hygienist degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their dental hygiene/hygienist degree from Athens Technical College earn around $41,631 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $9,500 to complete this degree. Get the full dental hygiene/hygienist details for Athens Technical College

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Georgia Highlands College came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best dental hygiene/hygienist schools. Georgia Highlands College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Rome. The six-year graduation rate is 20%. Georgia Highlands College awarded about 26 dental hygiene/hygienist degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, dental hygiene/hygienist degree recipients from Georgia Highlands College generally make around $56,814. Students borrow a median of $15,134 to complete this degree. Get the full dental hygiene/hygienist details for Georgia Highlands College

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Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in dental hygiene/hygienist, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Warner Robins, Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins is a large public institution. There were roughly 25 dental hygiene/hygienist students who graduated with this degree at Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins in the most recent data year. Students who receive their dental hygiene/hygienist degree from Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins earn around $48,057 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $15,516 to complete this degree. Get the full dental hygiene/hygienist details for Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins

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Augusta University
Augusta, GA

Augusta University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best dental hygiene/hygienist schools. Set in the city of Augusta, Augusta University is a large public institution. About 49% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 26 dental hygiene/hygienist students who graduated with this degree at Augusta University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, dental hygiene/hygienist degree recipients from Augusta University generally make around $48,992. Students borrow a median of $16,750 to complete this degree. Read more about the dental hygiene/hygienist program at Augusta University

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Georgia State University placed #7 among the best dental hygiene/hygienist schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Atlanta. About 53% of students finish within six years. Georgia State University awarded about 11 dental hygiene/hygienist degrees in the most recent data year. Dental Hygiene/hygienist graduates of Georgia State University earn a median of $56,474 early in their careers. Georgia State University graduates carry a median of $15,100 in student loans. See the full dental hygiene/hygienist program report for Georgia State University

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Georgia Perimeter College ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best dental hygiene/hygienist schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Atlanta. About 29 dental hygiene/hygienist degrees were awarded at Georgia Perimeter College in the most recent year. Graduates of the dental hygiene/hygienist program make about $56,474 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,100. Read more about the dental hygiene/hygienist program at Georgia Perimeter College

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Columbus Technical College placed #9 among the best dental hygiene/hygienist schools. Columbus Technical College is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Columbus. There were roughly 15 dental hygiene/hygienist students who graduated with this degree at Columbus Technical College in the most recent data year. Dental Hygiene/hygienist graduates of Columbus Technical College earn a median of $37,936 early in their careers. Columbus Technical College graduates carry a median of $15,845 in student loans. More information about a degree in dental hygiene/hygienist from Columbus Technical College

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Lanier Technical College
Gainesville, GA

Lanier Technical College placed #10 among the best dental hygiene/hygienist schools. Lanier Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Gainesville. There were roughly 13 dental hygiene/hygienist students who graduated with this degree at Lanier Technical College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their dental hygiene/hygienist degree from Lanier Technical College earn around $37,118 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,278. Get the full dental hygiene/hygienist details for Lanier Technical College

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Atlanta Technical College came in at #11 for dental hygiene/hygienist this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Atlanta. There were roughly 13 dental hygiene/hygienist students who graduated with this degree at Atlanta Technical College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the dental hygiene/hygienist program make about $35,441 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,655. Read more about the dental hygiene/hygienist program at Atlanta Technical College

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Albany State University earned the #12 position for dental hygiene/hygienist this year. Set in the city of Albany, Albany State University is a moderately-sized public institution. About 33% of students finish within six years. About 10 dental hygiene/hygienist degrees were awarded at Albany State University in the most recent year. Dental Hygiene/hygienist graduates of Albany State University earn a median of $47,466 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $28,158 to complete this degree. Read more about the dental hygiene/hygienist program at Albany State University

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Clayton State University landed the #13 spot for dental hygiene/hygienist this year. Clayton State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Morrow. The six-year graduation rate is 40%. There were roughly 25 dental hygiene/hygienist students who graduated with this degree at Clayton State University in the most recent data year. Dental Hygiene/hygienist graduates of Clayton State University earn a median of $54,559 early in their careers. Clayton State University graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. See the full dental hygiene/hygienist program report for Clayton State University

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Fortis College Smyrna placed #14 among the best dental hygiene/hygienist schools. Located in the suburb of Smyrna, Fortis College Smyrna is a small private for-profit university. There were roughly 40 dental hygiene/hygienist students who graduated with this degree at Fortis College Smyrna in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, dental hygiene/hygienist degree recipients from Fortis College Smyrna generally make around $28,822. Typical student debt for the program is $25,125. More information about a degree in dental hygiene/hygienist from Fortis College Smyrna

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 16 schools evaluated.

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