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Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Schools in Idaho

In 2020-2021, 113 students earned their Dental Hygiene degrees in ID.

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
Bachelor’s Degree 62
Associate Degree 51

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: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 18.6%
  • White: 78.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 0.9%
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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
32% Graduation Rate
11,766 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 95%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,482 a year.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
534 Total Students

The 4.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,948 a year. 54% of the teachers are full time.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,321 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 86% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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

View Nationwide Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Report

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