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Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Schools in Minnesota

248 students earned Dental Hygiene degrees in Minnesota in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist is the 15th most popular major out of a total 161 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Majors in Minnesota

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 151
Associate Degree 97

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: 10.9%
  • Black or African American: 5.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.2%
  • White: 71.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 6.0%
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Jobs for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 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/Hygienist 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
14,761 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,159. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
626 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.40%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,259 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
7,552 Total Students

The 4.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 27%. 95% of students get financical aid.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
52,017 Total Students

82% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,757 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. 94% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending M State will pay a net price of $11,244.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,762 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. 94% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,801.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,420 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $10,854.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,115 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. The 9.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,931 Total Students

96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending St Cloud Technical and Community College will pay a net price of $9,249. The student loan default rate is 8.30% which is lower than average.

#9

Century College

White Bear Lake
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,203 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 7.80% which is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,920 a year.

Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 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/Hygienist

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