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Dental Hygiene in South Carolina

Dental Hygiene Schools in South Carolina

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

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

Education Levels of Dental Hygiene 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 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 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 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

View Nationwide Dental Hygiene Report

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