Program Cost
Bachelor's of Science for Dental Hygiene
Total Cost Estimate for Prerequisites and General Degree Requirements (2019-2020)
Total Cost Estimate Breakdown |
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Pre-Program (44 cr) |
Spring 1st Semester (13 cr) |
Fall 2nd Semester (15 cr) |
Spring 3rd Semester (13 cr) |
Fall 4th Semester (18 cr)*** |
Spring 5th Semester (18 cr)*** |
Totals | |
| Resident tuition ($212-$256/credit)* | $9,812** | $2,899** | $3,529 | $3,129 | $4,842 | $4,842 | $29,053 |
| Student fees | $1,653 | $541 | $541 | $541 | $541 | $541 | $4,358 |
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Lab fees (includes instrument kits & loupes) |
$529** | $2,753 | $1,583 | $1,554 | $1,193 | $2,279 | $9,891 |
| BLS/CPR | $80 every 2 years | N/A | N/A | N/A | $80 every 2 years | N/A | $160 |
| Textbooks | $1,780** | $936** | $302 | $205 | $462 | $0 | $3,685 |
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Immunizations (available at the Student Health Center at a reduced cost) |
N/A | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies |
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Student accident/illness insurance (no longer available through UAA) |
N/A | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies |
| Uniforms, shoes | N/A | $200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $200 |
| Parking | $350/yr | N/A | $350/yr | N/A | $350/yr | N/A | $1,400 |
| Other miscellaneous supplies | N/A | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $750 |
| Total estimated cost for residents: | $49,497 | ||||||
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*Non-Resident tuition (~$751-$795/credit first year) |
$34,716 | $10,257 | $12,995 | $11,707 | $19,422 | $19,422 | $108,519 |
** General education course expenses vary by course.
Additional Costs |
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| National Board (written exam) | $440 in 2019 |
| WREB (local anesthesia) | $140 in 2019 |
| WREB (clinical) | $1,260 in 2019 |
| Licensing fees after graduation and passing boards |
$100 application fee + $100 licensure fee for local anesthetic; $100 application fee + $200 licensure fee for dental hygiene (2018); $100 application fee + $100 licensure fee for nitrous oxide; $100 application fee + $60 licensure fee for restorative |
| Criminal background check | $400 in 2019 (website can be found here) |
| Alaska Dental Hygiene/Restorative License renewal | $200/$60 biennially in 2019 |