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Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Schools in Nebraska

In 2020-2021, 38 students earned their Dental Hygiene degrees in NE.

As a degree choice, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist is the 35th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Majors in Nebraska

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 24
Associate Degree 14

Gender Distribution

In Nebraska, 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 Nebraska is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.3%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.5%
  • White: 84.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Grads in Nebraska

There are 2,930 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 Nebraska

A typical salary for a dental hygiene grad in the state is $65,870, compared to a typical salary of $75,500 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Nebraska that offer dental hygiene degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,699 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 2 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 85%.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,974 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,069. The 8.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 54% are considered full time.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,625 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,958. In their early career, WNCC grads earn an average salary of $29,814.

Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Careers in NE

Some of the careers dental hygiene majors go into include:

Job Title NE Job Growth NE Median Salary
Dental Hygienists 16% $67,450

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

Major Annual Graduates in NE
Dental Assisting/Assistant 88

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