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Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in Louisiana

Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Schools in Louisiana

Jobs for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Grads in Louisiana

5,030 people in the state and 448,790 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Dental Hygiene.

Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Jobs Nationwide vs. LA

Wages for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Jobs in Louisiana

Dental Hygiene grads earn an average of $92,236 in the state and $116,417 nationwide.

Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Wages Nationwide vs. LA

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Our data covers 2 colleges in Louisiana offering Dental Hygiene degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

#1

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans

New Orleans
37 Degrees in Major Awarded
843 Undergrad Students

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $73,490 a year.

#2

University of Louisiana at Monroe

Monroe
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,891 Undergrad Students

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $43,406 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 75%, getting in takes some planning. 72% of full-time students return after their first year.

Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Careers in LA

Some of the careers Dental Hygiene majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 11% $46,663
Dental Hygienists -5% $101,356

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Dental Hygiene.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Allied Health/Treatment Professions 2,445
Advanced General Dentistry 238
Graduate Dentistry & Oral Sciences 150

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