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Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in Oregon

Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Schools in Oregon

Jobs for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Grads in Oregon

In this state, there are 7,890 people employed in jobs related to a Dental Hygiene degree, compared to 448,790 nationwide.

Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Jobs Nationwide vs. OR

Wages for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Jobs in Oregon

Dental Hygiene grads earn an average of $127,605 in the state and $116,417 nationwide.

Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Wages Nationwide vs. OR

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There are 3 colleges in Oregon that offer Dental Hygiene degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

Oregon Institute of Technology

Klamath Falls
58 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,913 Undergrad Students

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $72,025 a year. The school admits about 92% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 73%.

#2

Portland Community College

Portland
36 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,365 Undergrad Students

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $40,435 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $5,040 a year.

#3

Pacific University

Forest Grove
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,556 Undergrad Students

Graduates earn a median salary of $38,293 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 92%, getting in takes some planning. 76% of full-time students return after their first year.

Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Careers in OR

Some of the careers Dental Hygiene majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 11% $46,663
Dental Hygienists -5% $101,356

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Dental Hygiene.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Allied Health/Treatment Professions 2,445
Advanced General Dentistry 238
Graduate Dentistry & Oral Sciences 150

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