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Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Schools in Michigan

328 Dental Hygiene students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 232
Bachelor’s Degree 96

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: 4.6%
  • Black or African American: 4.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.0%
  • White: 75.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.5%
  • Other Races: 6.7%
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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
58% Graduation Rate
11,165 Total Students

69% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. The student loan default rate of 5.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
47,907 Total Students

66% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years. The student loan default rate is 1.30% which is lower than average.

#3

Baker College

Owosso
38 Degrees in Major Awarded
16% Graduation Rate
6,028 Total Students

11% of the teachers are full time. An average student at Baker College will pay a net price of $12,575. 97% of students get financical aid.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,107 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,647 after earning their degree at this institution. 35% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,595.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,987 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $56,293 after graduation.

#6

Oakland Community College

Bloomfield Hills
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
14,511 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 54% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,920 Total Students

In their early career, MCC grads earn an average salary of $24,961. 90% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,656 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $4,525. Graduates earn an average $29,795 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 23% are considered full time.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,469 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,332. 99% of the teachers are full time. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#10

Delta College

University Center
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,954 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,268. 80% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,763 a year.

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

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