Program costs
Estimated costs for the program, including Oregon licensure but not including prerequisites, are $23,000 – $25,000. PCC has a variety of financial aid options and scholarship opportunities available for students.
For a detailed cost breakdown, see Dental Hygiene estimated costs:
Dental Hygiene estimated costs
| Expense | 1st year | 2nd year | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (see current tuition rates) | |||
| Fall | 13 credits = $1,599 | 13 credits = $1,599 | $3,198 |
| Winter | 12 credits = $1,476 | 11 credits = $1,353 | $2,829 |
| Spring | 16 credits = $1,968 | 10 credits = $1,230 | $3,198 |
| Summer | 13 credits = $1,599 | N/A | $1,599 |
| Nitrous oxide course | $450 | ||
| Fees | |||
| Lab fees (varies by class, estimated) | $150 | $150 | $300 |
| Technology fee ($5.30 per credit) | $286 | $180 | $466 |
| Student activity fee ($3.40 per credit) | $189 | $119 | $308 |
| Parking $402 per term (parking at PSU) | $1,608* | $1,206* | $2,814* |
| College service fee ($15 per term) | $60 | $45 | $105 |
| Online learning fee ($20 per class) | $40 | $160 | $200 |
| Transportation fee ($8 per term) | $24 | $32 | $56 |
| ADHA student membership for 2 years | $120 | $0 | $120 |
| ODHA annual session | $200 | $200 | $400 |
| ADEA membership | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Medical evaluation | $30 | $30 | |
| Supplies | |||
| Student kit and shared supplies | $6,000 | $4,000 | $10,000 |
| Restorative kit | N/A | $2,400 | $2,400 |
| Scrubs and shoes | $400 | N/A | $400 |
| Hearing protection (optional) | $250* | N/A | $250* |
| Name tags, pens, miscellaneous | $ 250 | N/A | $250 |
| Books (approximate) | $1,000 | $835 | $1,835 |
| Board and licensing costs | |||
| Criminal background check | $120 | N/A | $120 |
| Drug screening | Included | N/A | N/A |
| Immunizations and yearly TB test | Varies by student | Varies by student | Varies |
| Health care provider CPR | Varies by course | Varies by course | Varies |
| DH board review course (optional) | N/A | $ 500* | $500* |
| DH national board exam | N/A | $565 | $565 |
| CDCA-WREB-CITA anesthesia exam | N/A | $410 | $410 |
| CDCA-WREB-CITA DH clinical exam | N/A | $1,075 | $1,075 |
| CDCA-WREB-CITA restorative exam | N/A | $460 | $460 |
| Oregon Board license application | N/A | $200 | $200 |
| Application fee | N/A | $180 | $180 |
| Data collection fee | N/A | $5 | $5 |
| Biennial licensure fee | N/A | $230 | $230 |
| Nitrous oxide permit (optional) | N/A | $40* | $40* |
| Expanded practice permit fee (optional) | N/A | $75* | $75* |
| Restorative endorsement fee (optional) | N/A | $50* | $50* |
| Other expenses | |||
| Cap and gown, facility, other | N/A | $ 250+ | $ 250+ |
| Total estimated costs (including *optional expenses) | $17,369+ | $17,549+ | $35,368+ |
All expenses listed are based on the most current prices and are subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control.