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Dental Hygiene in Texas

Dental Hygiene Schools in Texas

619 students earned Dental Hygiene degrees in Texas in the 2021-2022 year.

A Dental Hygiene major is the 32nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Dental Hygiene Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 438
Bachelor’s Degree 175
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 6
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 6

Gender Distribution

In Texas, 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 Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.6%
  • Black or African American: 4.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 38.0%
  • White: 40.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 7.4%
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Jobs for Dental Hygiene Grads in Texas

27,780 people in the state and 414,630 in the nation are employed in jobs related to dental hygiene.

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Wages for Dental Hygiene Jobs in Texas

In this state, dental hygiene grads earn an average of $75,300. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,500.

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There are 10 colleges in Texas that offer dental hygiene degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
16,338 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
650 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,681. In their early career, Concorde Career College - Dallas grads earn an average salary of $36,718. 26 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#3

Del Mar College

Corpus Christi
42 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,395 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,224. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. The student loan default rate is 5.30% which is lower than average.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
488 Total Students

26 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,317 after earning their degree at this institution.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,796 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 5 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $77,497 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,913 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $30,912 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
922 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.90% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 47% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $34,052 after graduation.

#8

Howard College

Big Spring
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,050 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 3.50% which is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,456.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
72,530 Total Students

The average student takes 4.36 years to complete their degree at Texas A&M College Station. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $57,224 a year. This public school has an average net price of $20,976.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,487 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 37%. The student loan default rate of 1.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 63% of students receive it.

Dental Hygiene Careers in TX

Some of the careers dental hygiene majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Dental Hygienists 22% $75,640

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Dental Assisting/Assistant 1,348
Dental Laboratory Technology 2

View all majors related to Dental Hygiene

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