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Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Schools in Nevada

52 Dental Hygiene students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

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

Education Levels of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Majors in Nevada

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 32
Bachelor’s Degree 20

Gender Distribution

In Nevada, 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 Nevada is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.6%
  • Black or African American: 3.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 30.8%
  • White: 38.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 17.3%
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Jobs for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Grads in Nevada

In this state, there are 3,730 people employed in jobs related to a dental hygiene degree, compared to 414,630 nationwide.

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Wages for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Jobs in Nevada

A typical salary for a dental hygiene grad in the state is $81,270, compared to a typical salary of $75,500 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Nevada that offer dental hygiene degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
29,942 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The 3.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,431 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,863. Graduates earn an average $35,408 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time.

Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Careers in NV

Some of the careers dental hygiene majors go into include:

Job Title NV Job Growth NV Median Salary
Dental Hygienists 16% $87,850

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

Major Annual Graduates in NV
Dental Assisting/Assistant 278
Dental Services & Allied Professions 21

View all majors related to Dental Hygiene/Hygienist

View Nationwide Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Report

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