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Associate Degrees in Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Education Levels of Dental Hygiene Majors
In 2021-2022, 5,673 associate degrees were awarded to dental hygiene majors. This makes it the 6th most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in dental hygiene at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 5,673 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,516 |
| Basic Certificate | 177 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 51 |
Earnings of Dental Hygiene Majors With Associate Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in dental hygiene. About 94.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 331 |
| Women | 5,342 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of dental hygiene associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 395 |
| Black or African American | 332 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,074 |
| White | 3,342 |
| International Students | 61 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 469 |
Most Popular Dental Hygiene Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 285 colleges that offer an associate degree in dental hygiene. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Plaza College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in dental hygiene. Roughly 800 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 79 associate degrees were handed out to dental hygiene majors at Plaza College. Around 86% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for dental hygiene majors who are seeking their associate degree is New York University. Roughly 58,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,384 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,332 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 69 people received their associate degree in dental hygiene from NYU. About 88% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for dental hygiene majors who are seeking their associate degree is Parkland College. Each year, around 5,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 66 associate degrees were handed out to dental hygiene majors at Parkland College. Of these students, 94% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for dental hygiene majors who are seeking their associate degree is New York City College of Technology. Roughly 14,200 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 65 people received their associate degree in dental hygiene from City Tech. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for dental hygiene majors who are seeking their associate degree is Southwestern College. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 59 associate degrees were handed out to dental hygiene majors at SWC Chula Vista. Around 68% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for dental hygiene majors who are seeking their associate degree is Carrington College-Mesa. Roughly 500 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 58 associate degrees were handed out to dental hygiene majors at Carrington College-Mesa. About 98% of this group were women, and 49% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for dental hygiene majors who are seeking their associate degree is Pima Medical Institute - Seattle. Roughly 500 attend the school each year. The dental hygiene program at Pima Medical Institute - Seattle awarded 55 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 94% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Fresno City College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in dental hygiene. Each year, around 20,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 53 people received their associate degree in dental hygiene from Fresno City College. Around 81% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women.
Middlesex County College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in dental hygiene. Each year, around 9,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The dental hygiene program at Middlesex County College awarded 51 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
City Colleges of Chicago - Malcolm X College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in dental hygiene. The dental hygiene program at City Colleges of Chicago - Malcolm X College awarded 50 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 64% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Carl Sandburg College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in dental hygiene. Each year, around 1,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 50 people received their associate degree in dental hygiene from Carl Sandburg College. About 92% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in dental hygiene. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,962 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 49 people received their associate degree in dental hygiene from Pitt. Of these students, 100% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Fortis College - Smyrna comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in dental hygiene. Roughly 500 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 48 associate degrees were handed out to dental hygiene majors at Fortis College - Smyrna. About 93% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Northern Wyoming Community College District comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in dental hygiene. The dental hygiene program at Northern Wyoming Community College District awarded 48 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 100% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Palm Beach State College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in dental hygiene. Each year, around 24,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 47 people received their associate degree in dental hygiene from Palm Beach State College. About 87% of this group were women, and 53% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 17th most popular school in the country for dental hygiene majors who are seeking their associate degree is Greenville Technical College. Roughly 9,700 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 47 associate degrees were handed out to dental hygiene majors at GTC. Of these students, 95% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Concorde Career College - Aurora is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in dental hygiene. Roughly 700 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 46 people received their associate degree in dental hygiene from Concorde Career College - Aurora. Of these students, 90% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Concorde Career College - Dallas comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in dental hygiene. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The dental hygiene program at Concorde Career College - Dallas awarded 45 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 93% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to dental hygiene that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 1,431 |
| Dental Laboratory Technology | 94 |
| Dental Services & Allied Professions | 18 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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