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Dental Hygiene in Oregon

Dental Hygiene Schools in Oregon

146 students earned Dental Hygiene degrees in Oregon in the 2021-2022 year.

In terms of popularity, Dental Hygiene is the 11th most popular major in the state out of a total 125 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Dental Hygiene Majors in Oregon

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 91
Associate Degree 55

Gender Distribution

In Oregon, 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 Oregon is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.2%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.1%
  • White: 55.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 23.3%
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Jobs for Dental Hygiene Grads in Oregon

There are 7,290 people in the state and 414,630 people in the nation working in dental hygiene jobs.

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Wages for Dental Hygiene Jobs in Oregon

Dental Hygiene grads earn an average of $85,280 in the state and $75,500 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Oregon that offer dental hygiene degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

#1

Oregon Institute of Technology

Klamath Falls
65 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
4,910 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. 97% of students get financical aid. 94% of the teachers are full time.

#2

Lane Community College

Eugene
40 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,807 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $30,159 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.00%.

#3

Mt. Hood Community College

Gresham
36 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,893 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,210 a year. A typical student attending MHCC will pay a net price of $8,557.

#4

Pacific University

Forest Grove
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
3,751 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. This private institution charges an average net price of $34,063.

#5

Portland Community College

Portland
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,029 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $9,399. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Portland Community College grads earn an average salary of $34,616.

Dental Hygiene Careers in OR

Some of the careers dental hygiene majors go into include:

Job Title OR Job Growth OR Median Salary
Dental Hygienists 15% $86,160

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

Major Annual Graduates in OR
Dental Assisting/Assistant 335
Dental Laboratory Technology 19

View all majors related to Dental Hygiene

View Nationwide Dental Hygiene Report

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