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Dental Hygiene in Massachusetts

Dental Hygiene Schools in Massachusetts

In 2021-2022, 247 students earned their Dental Hygiene degrees in MA.

In this state, Dental Hygiene is the 7th most popular major out of a total 142 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Dental Hygiene Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 146
Bachelor’s Degree 78

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, 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 Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 10.9%
  • Black or African American: 6.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.0%
  • White: 49.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.4%
  • Other Races: 15.8%
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Jobs for Dental Hygiene Grads in Massachusetts

There are 9,360 people in the state and 414,630 people in the nation working in dental hygiene jobs.

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Wages for Dental Hygiene Jobs in Massachusetts

In this state, dental hygiene grads earn an average of $82,750. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,500.

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There are 8 colleges in Massachusetts that offer dental hygiene degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

73 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
7,304 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This private school has an average net price of $37,288. The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at MCPHS University.

#2

Regis College

Weston
59 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
3,599 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $48,633 after graduation.

#3

Cape Cod Community College

West Barnstable
41 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,510 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.50%. A typical student attending Cape Cod Community College will pay a net price of $8,661.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,977 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $29,905 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,916 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,442 a year. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,260. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,156 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $36,125 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.10%. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,134 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $4,478. The student loan default rate is 2.40% which is lower than average. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,020 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 46%.

Dental Hygiene Careers in MA

Some of the careers dental hygiene majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Dental Hygienists 6% $83,880

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Dental Assisting/Assistant 171
Dental Laboratory Technology 7
Dental Services & Allied Professions 2

View all majors related to Dental Hygiene

View Nationwide Dental Hygiene Report

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