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Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Schools in New Mexico

90 Dental Hygiene students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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
Bachelor’s Degree 57
Associate 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: 5.6%
  • Black or African American: 4.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 50.0%
  • White: 27.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 12.2%
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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
49% Graduation Rate
22,311 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,716 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.80%. 90% of the teachers are full time.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
606 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,850. The student loan default rate is 7.30% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it.

#3

San Juan College

Farmington
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,240 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,705. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $28,052 after graduation.

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

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