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Dental Hygiene in Mississippi

Dental Hygiene Schools in Mississippi

74 students earned Dental Hygiene degrees in Mississippi in the 2021-2022 year.

As a degree choice, Dental Hygiene is the 33rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Dental Hygiene Majors in Mississippi

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 57
Bachelor’s Degree 17

Gender Distribution

In Mississippi, 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 Mississippi is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 9.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.4%
  • White: 85.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 2.7%
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Jobs for Dental Hygiene Grads in Mississippi

There are 2,990 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 Mississippi

In this state, dental hygiene grads earn an average of $57,860. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,500.

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There are 6 colleges in Mississippi that offer dental hygiene degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
21,203 Total Students

A typical student attending Ole Miss will pay a net price of $12,454. The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at Ole Miss. 86% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,284 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. In their early career, Northeast Mississippi Community College grads earn an average salary of $26,959. The student loan default rate of 7.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,986 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 5.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,277 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 46% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $26,537 a year.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,718 Total Students

91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.50%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,178 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $1,973. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time.

Dental Hygiene Careers in MS

Some of the careers dental hygiene majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Dental Hygienists 1% $58,510

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Dental Assisting/Assistant 273

View all majors related to Dental Hygiene

View Nationwide Dental Hygiene Report

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