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Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Schools in Iowa

103 students earned Dental Hygiene degrees in Iowa in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist is the 17th most popular major in the state out of a total 107 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 103

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, 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 Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 1.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.9%
  • White: 89.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 4.9%
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Jobs for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Grads in Iowa

5,000 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 Iowa

In this state, dental hygiene grads earn an average of $68,870. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,500.

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There are 6 colleges in Iowa that offer dental hygiene degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
23,051 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,906 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,557.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,279 Total Students

93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,242. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,962 after earning their degree at this institution.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,042 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $33,802 after graduation. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,277 Total Students

82% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,704 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $9,695. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,791 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,227 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. A typical student attending Iowa Western Community College will pay a net price of $11,682.

Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Careers in IA

Some of the careers dental hygiene majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Dental Hygienists 17% $69,730

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Dental Assisting/Assistant 186
Dental Laboratory Technology 7

View all majors related to Dental Hygiene/Hygienist

View Nationwide Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Report

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