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Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Schools in North Carolina

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

As a degree choice, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist is the 37th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 159
Bachelor’s Degree 35
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, 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 North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.1%
  • Black or African American: 6.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.3%
  • White: 67.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 7.7%
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Jobs for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Grads in North Carolina

16,760 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 North Carolina

A typical salary for a dental hygiene grad in the state is $69,500, compared to a typical salary of $75,500 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in North Carolina that offer dental hygiene degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. In their early career, UNC Chapel Hill grads earn an average salary of $51,002. A typical student attending UNC Chapel Hill will pay a net price of $12,469.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,701 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.70%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 32% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,104 a year.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,932 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,337. Graduates earn an average $24,025 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 43%.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,571 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $27,155 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 37%. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,601 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 26% are considered full time. 71% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $29,687 after graduation.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,154 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $5,398. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. 82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,328 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. 76% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
988 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $3,491. 71% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $22,835 a year.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,760 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 62% of students receive it. 52% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,587 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $27,367 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it.

Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Careers in NC

Some of the careers dental hygiene majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Dental Hygienists 24% $70,720

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Dental Assisting/Assistant 362
Dental Laboratory Technology 28

View all majors related to Dental Hygiene/Hygienist

View Nationwide Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Report

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