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Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Schools in Maine

75 students earned Dental Hygiene degrees in Maine in the 2020-2021 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 60
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: 1.3%
  • Black or African American: 1.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.3%
  • White: 94.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 1.3%
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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
64% Graduation Rate
7,208 Total Students

55% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. It takes the average student 4.09 years to graduate.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
15% Graduation Rate
4,202 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.45 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. A typical student attending UMA will pay a net price of $10,811.

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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View Nationwide Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Report

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