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Dental Hygiene in New Mexico

Dental Hygiene Schools in New Mexico

80 students earned Dental Hygiene degrees in New Mexico in the 2021-2022 year.

As a degree choice, Dental Hygiene is the 17th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Dental Hygiene Majors in New Mexico

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 47
Bachelor’s Degree 33

Gender Distribution

In New Mexico, 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 Mexico is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.3%
  • Black or African American: 3.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 46.3%
  • White: 37.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 10.0%
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Jobs for Dental Hygiene Grads in New Mexico

2,340 people in the state and 414,630 in the nation are employed in jobs related to dental hygiene.

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Wages for Dental Hygiene Jobs in New Mexico

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

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

#1

University of New Mexico - Main Campus

Albuquerque
57 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
22,139 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,861 after earning their degree at this institution.

#2

Pima Medical Institute - Albuquerque

Albuquerque
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
782 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. In their early career, PMI Albuquerque grads earn an average salary of $26,778.

#3

San Juan College

Farmington
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,307 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Graduates earn an average $27,603 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.30%.

Dental Hygiene Careers in NM

Some of the careers dental hygiene majors go into include:

Job Title NM Job Growth NM Median Salary
Dental Hygienists 14% $76,300

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

Major Annual Graduates in NM
Dental Assisting/Assistant 154
Dental Laboratory Technology 1

View all majors related to Dental Hygiene

View Nationwide Dental Hygiene Report

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