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Bachelor's Degree in Dental Hygiene/Hygienist

Bachelor’s Degrees in Dental Hygiene/Hygienist

2,516 Yearly Graduations
95% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 94 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a bachelor's degree in dental hygiene. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 33% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 1.1% of dental hygiene graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Dental Hygiene Majors

In 2021-2022, 2,516 bachelor's degrees were awarded to dental hygiene majors. This makes it the 6th most popular bachelor's 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 Bachelor’s Degrees

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for dental hygiene majors with their bachelor's degree due to lack of data.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in dental hygiene. About 95.0% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 126
Women 2,390
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The racial-ethnic distribution of dental hygiene bachelor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 237
Black or African American 135
Hispanic or Latino 347
White 1,568
International Students 28
Other Races/Ethnicities 201
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There are 94 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

79 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
76% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

West Coast University - Orange County tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for dental hygiene majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Each year, around 4,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,646 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,463 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 79 people received their bachelor's degree in dental hygiene from West Coast University - Orange County. Around 76% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.

73 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for dental hygiene majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Roughly 7,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,060 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,850 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 73 people received their bachelor's degree in dental hygiene from MCPHS University. Of these students, 93% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

Foothill College

Los Altos Hills, California
72 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
57% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Foothill College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in dental hygiene. Roughly 12,400 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 72 bachelor's degrees were handed out to dental hygiene majors at Foothill College. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.

#4

Oregon Institute of Technology

Klamath Falls, Oregon
65 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Oregon Institute of Technology is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in dental hygiene. Roughly 4,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,002 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,803 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 65 people received their bachelor's degree in dental hygiene from OIT. Of these students, 91% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

Idaho State University

Pocatello, Idaho
62 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Idaho State University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in dental hygiene. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,928 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,601 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 62 bachelor's degrees were handed out to dental hygiene majors at ISU. Of these students, 100% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

Texas Woman's University

Denton, Texas
61 Yearly Graduations
97% Women
48% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Texas Woman's University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in dental hygiene. Roughly 16,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,616 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,112 per year. The dental hygiene program at Texas Woman's University awarded 61 bachelor's degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 97% were women.

#7

Loma Linda University

Loma Linda, California
60 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
63% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Loma Linda University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in dental hygiene. Each year, around 4,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,000 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 60 people received their bachelor's degree in dental hygiene from Loma Linda University. About 91% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

60 Yearly Graduations
98% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Minnesota State University - Mankato comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in dental hygiene. Each year, around 14,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,356 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,836 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 60 people received their bachelor's degree in dental hygiene from Minnesota State Mankato. About 98% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

Wichita State University

Wichita, Kansas
59 Yearly Graduations
98% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for dental hygiene majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Wichita State University. Roughly 15,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,848 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,544 per year. The dental hygiene program at Wichita State University awarded 59 bachelor's degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. About 98% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

59 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for dental hygiene majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Utah College of Dental Hygiene. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 59 people received their bachelor's degree in dental hygiene from UCDH. Of these students, 100% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

57 Yearly Graduations
96% Women
46% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for dental hygiene majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Lake Washington Institute of Technology. Each year, around 3,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 57 people received their bachelor's degree in dental hygiene from LWTech. Of these students, 96% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

University of New Mexico - Main Campus

Albuquerque, New Mexico
57 Yearly Graduations
97% Women
48% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of New Mexico - Main Campus comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in dental hygiene. Roughly 22,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,803 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,287 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 57 bachelor's degrees were handed out to dental hygiene majors at UNM. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 97% were women.

#11

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, Arizona
57 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Northern Arizona University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in dental hygiene. Roughly 28,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,103 per year. The dental hygiene program at Northern Arizona University awarded 57 bachelor's degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 93% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

Clayton State University

Morrow, Georgia
55 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
82% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for dental hygiene majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Clayton State University. Roughly 6,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,064 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,513 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 55 bachelor's degrees were handed out to dental hygiene majors at Clayton State University. Around 82% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women.

#14

Augusta University

Augusta, Georgia
55 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
61% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for dental hygiene majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Augusta University. Each year, around 8,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,892 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,504 per year. The dental hygiene program at Augusta University awarded 55 bachelor's degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. About 93% of this group were women, and 61% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

University of New England

Biddeford, Maine
53 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for dental hygiene majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of New England. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,607 per year. The dental hygiene program at University of New England awarded 53 bachelor's degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#18

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan
48 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
34% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 18th most popular school in the country for dental hygiene majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Roughly 50,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,454 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,894 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 48 bachelor's degrees were handed out to dental hygiene majors at U-M. About 92% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

University of Bridgeport

Bridgeport, Connecticut
47 Yearly Graduations
97% Women
56% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Bridgeport comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in dental hygiene. Each year, around 3,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,860 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,096 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 47 bachelor's degrees were handed out to dental hygiene majors at UBridgeport. About 97% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

Clark College

Vancouver, Washington
47 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 19th most popular school in the country for dental hygiene majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Clark College. Roughly 6,900 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 47 bachelor's degrees were handed out to dental hygiene majors at Clark College. About 86% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to dental hygiene that offer bachelor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Dental Services & Allied Professions 12
Dental Laboratory Technology 9
Dental Assisting/Assistant 2

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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