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Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Schools in Michigan

311 students earned Dental Hygiene degrees in Michigan in the 2021-2022 year.

As a degree choice, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist is the 10th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Majors in Michigan

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 224
Bachelor’s Degree 82

Gender Distribution

In Michigan, 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 Michigan is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.8%
  • Black or African American: 8.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.1%
  • White: 68.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.2%
  • Other Races: 10.0%
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Jobs for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Grads in Michigan

There are 14,950 people in the state and 414,630 people in the nation working in dental hygiene jobs.

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Wages for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Jobs in Michigan

Dental Hygiene grads earn an average of $64,130 in the state and $75,500 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Michigan that offer dental hygiene degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
10,361 Total Students

73% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 1.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
50,278 Total Students

83% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 0.20% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

#3

Baker College

Owosso
38 Degrees in Major Awarded
15% Graduation Rate
4,969 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,206 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,642 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. 66% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.70%.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
5,227 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate. The 0.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $17,121.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,963 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $27,754 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 54% get financial aid.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,245 Total Students

The 6.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $26,221 after graduation.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,966 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $30,357 after graduation. 73% of students get financical aid. 20% of the teachers are full time.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,453 Total Students

99% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 3.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid.

#10

Delta College

University Center
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,054 Total Students

A typical student attending Delta College will pay a net price of $2,884. In their early career, Delta College grads earn an average salary of $29,765. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Careers in MI

Some of the careers dental hygiene majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Dental Hygienists 20% $64,660

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

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Dental Assisting/Assistant 357

View all majors related to Dental Hygiene/Hygienist

View Nationwide Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Report

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