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Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Schools in South Carolina

In 2021-2022, 114 students earned their Dental Hygiene degrees in SC.

As a degree choice, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist is the 23rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Majors in South Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 114

Gender Distribution

In South Carolina, 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 South Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.3%
  • Black or African American: 11.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.4%
  • White: 68.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 10.5%
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Jobs for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Grads in South Carolina

There are 5,880 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 South Carolina

In this state, dental hygiene grads earn an average of $61,440. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,500.

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

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,756 Total Students

92% of students get financical aid. In their early career, GTC grads earn an average salary of $32,376. 41% of the teachers are full time.

#2

Midlands Technical College

West Columbia
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,702 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,286 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.90%. 92% of students get financical aid. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,416 Total Students

89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. The 6.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,861 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 93% of students get financical aid. 50% of the teachers are full time.

Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Careers in SC

Some of the careers dental hygiene majors go into include:

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Dental Hygienists 21% $60,240

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

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Dental Assisting/Assistant 253

View all majors related to Dental Hygiene/Hygienist

View Nationwide Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Report

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