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Undergraduate Certificates in Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Education Levels of Dental Hygiene Majors
In 2021-2022, 51 undergraduate certificates were awarded to dental hygiene majors. This earns it the #177 spot on the list of the most popular undergraduate certificate programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in dental hygiene at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 5,673 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,516 |
| Basic Certificate | 177 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 51 |
Earnings of Dental Hygiene Majors With Undergraduate Certificates
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their undergraduate certificate in dental hygiene. About 92.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 4 |
| Women | 47 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of dental hygiene undergraduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 29 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Most Popular Dental Hygiene Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 15 colleges that offer an undergraduate certificate in dental hygiene. Learn more about the most popular 15 below:
Pasadena City College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for dental hygiene majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate. Each year, around 21,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 15 people received their undergraduate certificate in dental hygiene from Pasadena City College. Around 73% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.
West Kentucky Community and Technical College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in dental hygiene. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 undergraduate certificates were handed out to dental hygiene majors at West Kentucky Community and Technical College. About 100% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Howard University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in dental hygiene. Each year, around 12,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,584 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,556 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 people received their undergraduate certificate in dental hygiene from Howard. About 78% of this group were women, and 78% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Big Sandy Community and Technical College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in dental hygiene. Each year, around 2,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The dental hygiene program at Big Sandy Community and Technical College awarded 8 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year.
The 6th most popular school in the country for dental hygiene majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Cypress College. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 0 people received their undergraduate certificate in dental hygiene from Cypress College. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in dental hygiene. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,841 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,524 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 0 undergraduate certificates were handed out to dental hygiene majors at UTHealth. Of these students, 100% were women and 83% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to dental hygiene that offer undergraduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 11,513 |
| Dental Laboratory Technology | 121 |
| Dental Services & Allied Professions | 28 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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