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Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Schools in Florida

In 2020-2021, 325 students earned their Dental Hygiene degrees in FL.

As a degree choice, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist is the 46th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Majors in Florida

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 272
Bachelor’s Degree 53

Gender Distribution

In Florida, 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 Florida is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.8%
  • Black or African American: 8.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 24.6%
  • White: 54.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 6.2%
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Jobs for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Grads in Florida

There are 20,360 people in the state and 414,630 people in the nation working in dental hygiene jobs.

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Wages for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Jobs in Florida

In this state, dental hygiene grads earn an average of $64,070. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,500.

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There are 11 colleges in Florida that offer dental hygiene degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

St Petersburg College

Clearwater
59 Degrees in Major Awarded
26,430 Total Students

In their early career, SPC grads earn an average salary of $31,606. This public school has an average net price of $2,668. The full-time teacher rate is 24%.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
26,666 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 37%. A typical student attending Palm Beach State College will pay a net price of $9,481. 29 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
22,344 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $31,497 after graduation. 78% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 37%.

#4

Santa Fe College

Gainesville
36 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,607 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,126. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,108 after earning their degree at this institution.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,226 Total Students

24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 83% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,062.

#6

Broward College

Fort Lauderdale
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
33,243 Total Students

74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, BC grads earn an average salary of $31,177. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,351.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
15,141 Total Students

26 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $33,407 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 24%.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
15,236 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $3,786. The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,242 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 71% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,253 after earning their degree at this institution. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,888.

#10

Gulf Coast State College

Panama City
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,410 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,855 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
19,532 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $2,949. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 35% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Careers in FL

Some of the careers dental hygiene majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Dental Hygienists 23% $66,470

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

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Dental Assisting/Assistant 1,623
Dental Laboratory Technology 21
Dental Services & Allied Professions 20

View all majors related to Dental Hygiene/Hygienist

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