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Dental Hygiene in Arkansas

Dental Hygiene Schools in Arkansas

In 2021-2022, 47 students earned their Dental Hygiene degrees in AR.

As a degree choice, Dental Hygiene is the 45th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Dental Hygiene Majors in Arkansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 47

Gender Distribution

In Arkansas, 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 Arkansas is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.1%
  • Black or African American: 4.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.9%
  • White: 72.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 6.4%
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Jobs for Dental Hygiene Grads in Arkansas

In this state, there are 2,970 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 Arkansas

A typical salary for a dental hygiene grad in the state is $71,090, compared to a typical salary of $75,500 nationwide.

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

#1

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock
35 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,088 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.40%. The full-time teacher rate is 89%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

#2

University of Arkansas - Fort Smith

Fort Smith
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
5,447 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The student loan default rate is 0.60% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time.

Dental Hygiene Careers in AR

Some of the careers dental hygiene majors go into include:

Job Title AR Job Growth AR Median Salary
Dental Hygienists 21% $72,500

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

Major Annual Graduates in AR
Dental Assisting/Assistant 103

View all majors related to Dental Hygiene

View Nationwide Dental Hygiene Report

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