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Dental Hygiene in Idaho

Dental Hygiene Schools in Idaho

100 Dental Hygiene students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

As a degree choice, Dental Hygiene is the 15th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Dental Hygiene Majors in Idaho

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 72
Bachelor’s Degree 28

Gender Distribution

In Idaho, 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 Idaho is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 21.0%
  • White: 68.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 8.0%
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Jobs for Dental Hygiene Grads in Idaho

2,000 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 Idaho

Dental Hygiene grads earn an average of $74,430 in the state and $75,500 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Idaho that offer dental hygiene degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

62 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
12,135 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 93%. 95% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,498 after earning their degree at this institution.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
489 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 42%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%. In their early career, Carrington College, Boise grads earn an average salary of $33,724.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,927 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $32,691 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 2.30% which is lower than average.

Dental Hygiene Careers in ID

Some of the careers dental hygiene majors go into include:

Job Title ID Job Growth ID Median Salary
Dental Hygienists 4% $74,480

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

Major Annual Graduates in ID
Dental Assisting/Assistant 119

View all majors related to Dental Hygiene

View Nationwide Dental Hygiene Report

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