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Dental Hygiene in Kentucky

Dental Hygiene Schools in Kentucky

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

A Dental Hygiene major is the 23rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Dental Hygiene 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 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 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 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

View all majors related to Dental Hygiene

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