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Dental Hygiene in New York

Dental Hygiene Schools in New York

431 students earned Dental Hygiene degrees in New York in the 2021-2022 year.

As a degree choice, Dental Hygiene is the 18th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Dental Hygiene Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 379
Bachelor’s Degree 52

Gender Distribution

In New York, 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 York is as follows:

  • Asian: 14.2%
  • Black or African American: 11.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 20.6%
  • White: 46.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.0%
  • Other Races: 4.9%
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Jobs for Dental Hygiene Grads in New York

33,470 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 York

A typical salary for a dental hygiene grad in the state is $76,280, compared to a typical salary of $75,500 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in New York that offer dental hygiene degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

#1

Plaza College

Forest Hills
87 Degrees in Major Awarded
896 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 28 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,431 a year.

80 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
58,226 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $63,932 a year. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate.

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
14,277 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 27%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. A typical student attending City Tech will pay a net price of $3,476.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,441 Total Students

41% of the teachers are full time. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
9,348 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.30%. 33% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.47 years.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,454 Total Students

47% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 81% of students receive it.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,721 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. A typical student attending Monroe Community College will pay a net price of $6,973. 46% of the teachers are full time.

#8

SUNY Broome

Binghamton
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,755 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 81% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,704 a year. A typical student attending SUNY Broome will pay a net price of $7,410.

Dental Hygiene Careers in NY

Some of the careers dental hygiene majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Dental Hygienists 23% $77,210

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Dental Assisting/Assistant 334
Dental Laboratory Technology 37

View all majors related to Dental Hygiene

View Nationwide Dental Hygiene Report

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