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Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Schools in Indiana

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

In this state, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist is the 39th most popular major out of a total 150 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Majors in Indiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 102
Associate Degree 29

Gender Distribution

In Indiana, 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 Indiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.6%
  • Black or African American: 0.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.4%
  • White: 79.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.5%
  • Other Races: 5.3%
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Jobs for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Grads in Indiana

There are 8,360 people in the state and 414,630 people in the nation working in dental hygiene jobs.

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Wages for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Jobs in Indiana

In this state, dental hygiene grads earn an average of $68,000. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,500.

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There are 5 colleges in Indiana that offer dental hygiene degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
27,690 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years. 53% of the teachers are full time.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
86,100 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $6,685. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
9,756 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,010 a year. 92% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.30%.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
4,449 Total Students

In their early career, Indiana University - South Bend grads earn an average salary of $37,826. Most students complete their degree in 4.74 years. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
3,460 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $6,666. The student loan default rate of 2.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. It takes the average student 4.70 years to graduate.

Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Careers in IN

Some of the careers dental hygiene majors go into include:

Job Title IN Job Growth IN Median Salary
Dental Hygienists 19% $69,700

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

Major Annual Graduates in IN
Dental Assisting/Assistant 291
Dental Laboratory Technology 19
Dental Services & Allied Professions 1

View all majors related to Dental Hygiene/Hygienist

View Nationwide Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Report

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