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Dental Hygiene in Rhode Island

Dental Hygiene Schools in Rhode Island

26 students earned Dental Hygiene degrees in Rhode Island in the 2021-2022 year.

As a degree choice, Dental Hygiene is the 27th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Dental Hygiene Majors in Rhode Island

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 25
Bachelor’s Degree 1

Gender Distribution

In Rhode Island, 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 Rhode Island is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.8%
  • Black or African American: 7.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.4%
  • White: 57.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 15.4%
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Jobs for Dental Hygiene Grads in Rhode Island

There are 1,620 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 Rhode Island

A typical salary for a dental hygiene grad in the state is $74,650, compared to a typical salary of $75,500 nationwide.

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

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,962 Total Students

96% of students get financical aid. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,085.

#2

Rhode Island College

Providence
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
6,331 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,986. Most students complete their degree in 4.70 years. Graduates earn an average $41,889 after graduation.

Dental Hygiene Careers in RI

Some of the careers dental hygiene majors go into include:

Job Title RI Job Growth RI Median Salary
Dental Hygienists 0% $73,890

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

Major Annual Graduates in RI
Dental Assisting/Assistant 71

View all majors related to Dental Hygiene

View Nationwide Dental Hygiene Report

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