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Dental Hygiene in Oklahoma

Dental Hygiene Schools in Oklahoma

87 students earned Dental Hygiene degrees in Oklahoma in the 2021-2022 year.

As a degree choice, Dental Hygiene is the 59th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Dental Hygiene Majors in Oklahoma

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 47
Associate Degree 40

Gender Distribution

In Oklahoma, 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 Oklahoma is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.7%
  • Black or African American: 1.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.3%
  • White: 59.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 21.8%
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Jobs for Dental Hygiene Grads in Oklahoma

In this state, there are 3,390 people employed in jobs related to a dental hygiene degree, compared to 414,630 nationwide.

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Wages for Dental Hygiene Jobs in Oklahoma

Dental Hygiene grads earn an average of $72,300 in the state and $75,500 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Oklahoma that offer dental hygiene degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

#1

University of Oklahoma - Health Sciences Center

Oklahoma City
44 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,235 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 67%. In their early career, UOHSC grads earn an average salary of $49,847. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1.

#2

Rose State College

Midwest City
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,851 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,304 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1.

Dental Hygiene Careers in OK

Some of the careers dental hygiene majors go into include:

Job Title OK Job Growth OK Median Salary
Dental Hygienists 8% $77,180

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

Major Annual Graduates in OK
Dental Assisting/Assistant 260

View all majors related to Dental Hygiene

View Nationwide Dental Hygiene Report

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