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Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Schools in South Carolina

119 Dental Hygiene students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 119

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: 2.5%
  • Black or African American: 10.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.6%
  • White: 68.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 11.8%
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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
10,536 Total Students

A typical student attending GTC will pay a net price of $7,225. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,339 a year. 44% of the teachers are full time.

#2

Midlands Technical College

West Columbia
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,794 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,540. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 93% of students get financical aid.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,650 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,317 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. 50% of the teachers are full time.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,409 Total Students

A typical student attending Horry-Georgetown Technical College will pay a net price of $3,803. In their early career, Horry-Georgetown Technical College grads earn an average salary of $27,672. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,315 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $24,911 a year. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 52%.

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

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