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Dental Hygiene in Maine

Dental Hygiene Schools in Maine

74 students earned Dental Hygiene degrees in Maine in the 2021-2022 year.

As a degree choice, Dental Hygiene is the 10th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Dental Hygiene Majors in Maine

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 59
Associate Degree 15

Gender Distribution

In Maine, 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 Maine is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.7%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.4%
  • White: 86.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 9.5%
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Jobs for Dental Hygiene Grads in Maine

1,500 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 Jobs in Maine

Dental Hygiene grads earn an average of $65,500 in the state and $75,500 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Maine that offer dental hygiene degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

#1

University of New England

Biddeford
53 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
6,642 Total Students

55% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,246 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.09 years to graduate.

#2

University of Maine at Augusta

Augusta
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
13% Graduation Rate
4,422 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,268 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.00%.

Dental Hygiene Careers in ME

Some of the careers dental hygiene majors go into include:

Job Title ME Job Growth ME Median Salary
Dental Hygienists 7% $64,050

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

Major Annual Graduates in ME
Dental Assisting/Assistant 3

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