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Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Schools in Idaho

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

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

Education Levels of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 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/Hygienist 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/Hygienist 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/Hygienist 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/Hygienist

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