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Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Schools in New York

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

In this state, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist is the 18th most popular major out of a total 178 majors commonly available.

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

View Nationwide Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Report

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