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Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Schools in Maryland

121 students earned Dental Hygiene degrees in Maryland in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist is the 17th most popular major out of a total 115 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Majors in Maryland

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 107
Bachelor’s Degree 14

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: 9.9%
  • Black or African American: 7.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.9%
  • White: 64.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.0%
  • Other Races: 3.3%
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Jobs for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 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/Hygienist 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
2,523 Total Students

53% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $10,673. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
712 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $22,318. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 35% are considered full time.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,433 Total Students

In their early career, HCC grads earn an average salary of $32,757. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 40% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,137 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.80% which is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $74,351 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,573 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,519 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,890. Of all the students who attend this school, 79% get financial aid.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,566 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 64% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,329.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,181 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,403. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 40% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,272 after earning their degree at this institution.

Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 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

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