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Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Schools in Maine

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

A Dental Hygiene/Hygienist major is the 10th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 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/Hygienist 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/Hygienist 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:

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.

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/Hygienist 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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