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Dental Hygiene in Alaska

Dental Hygiene Schools in Alaska

In 2021-2022, 16 students earned their Dental Hygiene degrees in AK.

A Dental Hygiene major is the 16th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Dental Hygiene Majors in Alaska

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 16

Gender Distribution

In Alaska, 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 Alaska is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.3%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.3%
  • White: 62.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 25.0%
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Jobs for Dental Hygiene Grads in Alaska

660 people in the state and 414,630 in the nation are employed in jobs related to dental hygiene.

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Wages for Dental Hygiene Jobs in Alaska

In this state, dental hygiene grads earn an average of $64,880. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,500.

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There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

#1

University of Alaska Anchorage

Anchorage
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
10,845 Total Students

The 0.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. 86% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.89 years to graduate.

Dental Hygiene Careers in AK

Some of the careers dental hygiene majors go into include:

Job Title AK Job Growth AK Median Salary
Dental Hygienists 23% $116,730

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

Major Annual Graduates in AK
Dental Assisting/Assistant 22

View all majors related to Dental Hygiene

View Nationwide Dental Hygiene Report

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