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Dental Hygiene in Minnesota

Dental Hygiene Schools in Minnesota

238 students earned Dental Hygiene degrees in Minnesota in the 2021-2022 year.

A Dental Hygiene major is the 15th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Dental Hygiene Majors in Minnesota

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 141
Associate Degree 91

Gender Distribution

In Minnesota, 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 Minnesota is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.8%
  • Black or African American: 4.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.3%
  • White: 76.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 2.9%
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Jobs for Dental Hygiene Grads in Minnesota

There are 9,080 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 Minnesota

In this state, dental hygiene grads earn an average of $74,240. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,500.

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

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,576 Total Students

67% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate. A typical student attending Minnesota State Mankato will pay a net price of $17,488.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
100% Graduation Rate
759 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. This private institution charges an average net price of $22,317.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
6,914 Total Students

The 1.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $52,212 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 30% are considered full time.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
52,376 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,360 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. The student loan default rate is 3.40% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,373 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,687. The student loan default rate is 1.60% which is lower than average. 89% of students get financical aid.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,842 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.30% which is lower than average. 94% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,114 after earning their degree at this institution.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,658 Total Students

In their early career, Rochester Community and Technical College grads earn an average salary of $37,498. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.00%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,005.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,638 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 1.60% which is lower than average.

#9

Century College

White Bear Lake
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,678 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,228. Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time.

Dental Hygiene Careers in MN

Some of the careers dental hygiene majors go into include:

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Dental Hygienists 8% $73,740

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

Major Annual Graduates in MN
Dental Assisting/Assistant 450

View all majors related to Dental Hygiene

View Nationwide Dental Hygiene Report

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