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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.
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%
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.
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.
Most Popular Dental Hygiene Programs in TX
There are 10 colleges in Texas that offer dental hygiene degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 |
Related Majors in Texas
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 |
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