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Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Schools in New Jersey

In 2021-2022, 98 students earned their Dental Hygiene degrees in NJ.

As a degree choice, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist is the 13th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 98

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, 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 New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 14.3%
  • Black or African American: 6.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 23.5%
  • White: 54.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 1.0%
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Jobs for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Grads in New Jersey

In this state, there are 10,710 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 New Jersey

Dental Hygiene grads earn an average of $85,860 in the state and $75,500 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in New Jersey that offer dental hygiene degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

77 Degrees in Major Awarded
369 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $19,845. In their early career, Eastern International College - Jersey City grads earn an average salary of $33,441. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid.

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,477 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,402. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,485 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,800 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Bergen Community College grads earn an average salary of $36,204. 66% of students get financical aid.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,273 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,402. In their early career, RCBC grads earn an average salary of $34,292. The student loan default rate of 4.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,658 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,320 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 6.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1.

Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Careers in NJ

Some of the careers dental hygiene majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Dental Hygienists 13% $88,300

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Dental Assisting/Assistant 316

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