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Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Schools in Georgia

In 2021-2022, 319 students earned their Dental Hygiene degrees in GA.

In this state, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist is the 28th most popular major out of a total 158 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 237
Bachelor’s Degree 82

Gender Distribution

In Georgia, 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 Georgia is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.8%
  • Black or African American: 23.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.2%
  • White: 49.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 4.4%
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Jobs for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Grads in Georgia

In this state, there are 11,880 people employed in jobs related to a dental hygiene degree, compared to 414,630 nationwide.

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Wages for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Jobs in Georgia

Dental Hygiene grads earn an average of $65,650 in the state and $75,500 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Georgia that offer dental hygiene degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
6,817 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.96 years to graduate. A typical student attending Clayton State University will pay a net price of $10,635. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
8,961 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.81 years to graduate. A typical student attending Augusta University will pay a net price of $15,044. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,800 after earning their degree at this institution.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
516 Total Students

In their early career, Fortis College - Smyrna grads earn an average salary of $30,440. The student loan default rate is 4.10% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,240 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,848. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 51% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,614 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,370 after earning their degree at this institution. This public school has an average net price of $3,166. 100% of the teachers are full time.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,582 Total Students

36% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,110 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,927 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 46% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $28,422 after graduation.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,383 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Atlanta Area Tech grads earn an average salary of $25,358. This public school has an average net price of $319.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,943 Total Students

A typical student attending Athens Technical College will pay a net price of $5,579. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,811 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it.

#10

Lanier Technical College

Gainesville
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,068 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. 84% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Careers in GA

Some of the careers dental hygiene majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Dental Hygienists 25% $66,330

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Dental Assisting/Assistant 658
Dental Services & Allied Professions 7

View all majors related to Dental Hygiene/Hygienist

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