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Dental Hygiene in Colorado

Dental Hygiene Schools in Colorado

164 students earned Dental Hygiene degrees in Colorado in the 2021-2022 year.

A Dental Hygiene major is the 25th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Dental Hygiene Majors in Colorado

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 117
Bachelor’s Degree 24
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 23

Gender Distribution

In Colorado, 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 Colorado is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.5%
  • Black or African American: 3.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 17.1%
  • White: 54.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
  • Other Races: 18.9%
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Jobs for Dental Hygiene Grads in Colorado

10,280 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 Colorado

In this state, dental hygiene grads earn an average of $84,510. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,500.

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There are 4 colleges in Colorado that offer dental hygiene degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

Pueblo Community College

Pueblo
49 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,938 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. The 3.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

#2

Concorde Career College - Aurora

Aurora
46 Degrees in Major Awarded
781 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 2.90% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

#3

Colorado Northwestern Community College

Rangely
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,150 Total Students

91% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,530.

#3

Community College of Denver

Denver
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,091 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,381. Graduates earn an average $31,174 after graduation.

Dental Hygiene Careers in CO

Some of the careers dental hygiene majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Dental Hygienists 19% $86,850

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

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Dental Assisting/Assistant 376

View all majors related to Dental Hygiene

View Nationwide Dental Hygiene Report

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