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Dental Hygiene in Alabama

Dental Hygiene Schools in Alabama

In 2021-2022, 45 students earned their Dental Hygiene degrees in AL.

In this state, Dental Hygiene is the 54th most popular major out of a total 93 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Dental Hygiene Majors in Alabama

Dental Hygiene majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 45

Gender Distribution

In Alabama, a dental hygiene major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of dental hygiene majors in Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.2%
  • Black or African American: 20.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.9%
  • White: 62.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.2%
  • Other Races: 4.4%
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Jobs for Dental Hygiene Grads in Alabama

In this state, there are 5,450 people employed in jobs related to a dental hygiene degree, compared to 414,630 nationwide.

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Wages for Dental Hygiene Jobs in Alabama

In this state, dental hygiene grads earn an average of $46,500. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,500.

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There are 2 colleges in Alabama that offer dental hygiene degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,204 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.60%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. 93% of students get financical aid.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
539 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.50%.

Dental Hygiene Careers in AL

Some of the careers dental hygiene majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Dental Hygienists 18% $46,920

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to dental hygiene.

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Dental Assisting/Assistant 187

View all majors related to Dental Hygiene

View Nationwide Dental Hygiene Report

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