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Dental Hygiene in Maryland

Dental Hygiene Schools in Maryland

116 Dental Hygiene students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

As a degree choice, Dental Hygiene is the 17th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Dental Hygiene Majors in Maryland

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 103
Bachelor’s Degree 13

Gender Distribution

In Maryland, 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 Maryland is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.4%
  • Black or African American: 10.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.7%
  • White: 66.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.4%
  • Other Races: 1.7%
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Jobs for Dental Hygiene Grads in Maryland

In this state, there are 3,670 people employed in jobs related to a dental hygiene degree, compared to 414,630 nationwide.

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Wages for Dental Hygiene Jobs in Maryland

Dental Hygiene grads earn an average of $85,240 in the state and $75,500 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Maryland that offer dental hygiene degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,421 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. In their early career, Allegany College of Maryland grads earn an average salary of $30,055. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
603 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $23,951. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,259 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,533 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,806. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,409 a year.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,244 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 40% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1. In their early career, UMB grads earn an average salary of $74,873.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,126 Total Students

In their early career, CCBC grads earn an average salary of $33,166. The 4.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. 88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,080 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.00% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 30%.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,864 Total Students

In their early career, Baltimore City Community College grads earn an average salary of $27,958. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 65% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 38% are considered full time.

Dental Hygiene Careers in MD

Some of the careers dental hygiene majors go into include:

Job Title MD Job Growth MD Median Salary
Dental Hygienists 30% $89,380

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

Major Annual Graduates in MD
Dental Assisting/Assistant 184

View all majors related to Dental Hygiene

View Nationwide Dental Hygiene Report

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