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Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Schools in Illinois

In 2021-2022, 320 students earned their Dental Hygiene degrees in IL.

In this state, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist is the 19th most popular major out of a total 172 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 288
Bachelor’s Degree 32

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, 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 Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.6%
  • Black or African American: 3.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 24.4%
  • White: 60.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 5.3%
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Jobs for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 19,520 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 Illinois

In this state, dental hygiene grads earn an average of $72,640. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,500.

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

#1

Fox College

Tinley Park
85 Degrees in Major Awarded
308 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.20% which is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $12,174. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,091 a year.

#2

Parkland College

Champaign
66 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,394 Total Students

69% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. The student loan default rate is 4.90% which is lower than average.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,687 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 33%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,232.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,551 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 37% of the teachers are full time. 86% of students get financical aid.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
11,266 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.40%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. In their early career, SIUC grads earn an average salary of $41,805.

#6

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,849 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.00% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 21% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $36,679 after graduation.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,494 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 35%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,447. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 50% of students receive it.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,015 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 72% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. A typical student attending Harper College will pay a net price of $6,856.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,385 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 75% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,544. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,125 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.30% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Careers in IL

Some of the careers dental hygiene majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Dental Hygienists 9% $74,210

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Dental Assisting/Assistant 321
Dental Services & Allied Professions 18

View all majors related to Dental Hygiene/Hygienist

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