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Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Schools in New Mexico

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

In terms of popularity, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist is the 17th most popular major in the state out of a total 136 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 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/Hygienist 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/Hygienist 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:

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.

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/Hygienist 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/Hygienist

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