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Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Schools in Kentucky

183 students earned Dental Hygiene degrees in Kentucky in the 2021-2022 year.

In terms of popularity, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist is the 23rd most popular major in the state out of a total 101 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 65
Bachelor’s Degree 49
Associate Degree 45
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 24
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 24

Gender Distribution

In Kentucky, 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 Kentucky is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 3.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.2%
  • White: 90.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 3.3%
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Jobs for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Grads in Kentucky

There are 4,220 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 Kentucky

A typical salary for a dental hygiene grad in the state is $59,910, compared to a typical salary of $75,500 nationwide.

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

130 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,750 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,293 a year.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
16,750 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. The student loan default rate is 2.10% which is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,033 a year.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
22,140 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 54%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. A typical student attending UofL will pay a net price of $17,744.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,162 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,068. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $25,837 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,869 Total Students

97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 98%. The student loan default rate is 4.60% which is lower than average.

Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Careers in KY

Some of the careers dental hygiene majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Dental Hygienists 12% $59,320

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Dental Assisting/Assistant 229

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