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Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Schools in Kansas

In 2021-2022, 88 students earned their Dental Hygiene degrees in KS.

In terms of popularity, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist is the 26th most popular major in the state out of a total 144 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Majors in Kansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 59
Associate Degree 29

Gender Distribution

In Kansas, 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 Kansas is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.4%
  • Black or African American: 2.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.5%
  • White: 76.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 5.7%
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Jobs for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Grads in Kansas

2,660 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 Kansas

A typical salary for a dental hygiene grad in the state is $64,980, compared to a typical salary of $75,500 nationwide.

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

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
15,394 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, WSU grads earn an average salary of $42,275. It takes the average student 4.70 years to graduate.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,643 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $37,008 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 3.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
896 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,406 after earning their degree at this institution. The 2.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,365 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,663 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 49%. A typical student attending Flint Hills Technical College will pay a net price of $16,477.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,731 Total Students

A typical student attending Dodge City Community College will pay a net price of $6,138. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The 6.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Careers in KS

Some of the careers dental hygiene majors go into include:

Job Title KS Job Growth KS Median Salary
Dental Hygienists 1% $66,900

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

Major Annual Graduates in KS
Dental Assisting/Assistant 46

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