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Dental Hygiene in Missouri

Dental Hygiene Schools in Missouri

In 2021-2022, 182 students earned their Dental Hygiene degrees in MO.

A Dental Hygiene major is the 22nd most popular major in this state.


 

Education Levels of Dental Hygiene Majors in Missouri

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 141
Bachelor’s Degree 35

Gender Distribution

In Missouri, 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 Missouri is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.6%
  • Black or African American: 1.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.8%
  • White: 65.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 17.6%
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Jobs for Dental Hygiene Grads in Missouri

There are 8,670 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 Missouri

In this state, dental hygiene grads earn an average of $68,820. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,500.

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

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
16,003 Total Students

The average student takes 4.62 years to complete their degree at UMKC. 92% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,269 after earning their degree at this institution.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
14,910 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $27,524 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 49%.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
668 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,317 a year.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
4,352 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,021 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.65 years to complete their degree at Missouri Southern. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,607.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,506 Total Students

A typical student attending OTC will pay a net price of $8,710. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, OTC grads earn an average salary of $29,079.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,785 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.50% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,867 after earning their degree at this institution. 31% of the teachers are full time.

Dental Hygiene Careers in MO

Some of the careers dental hygiene majors go into include:

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
Dental Hygienists 14% $70,080

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

Major Annual Graduates in MO
Dental Assisting/Assistant 282

View all majors related to Dental Hygiene

View Nationwide Dental Hygiene Report

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