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Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Schools in Rhode Island

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

In terms of popularity, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist is the 27th most popular major in the state out of a total 74 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 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/Hygienist 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/Hygienist 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.

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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/Hygienist 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

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