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Dental Hygiene in Utah

Dental Hygiene Schools in Utah

224 Dental Hygiene students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

A Dental Hygiene major is the 21st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Dental Hygiene Majors in Utah

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 137
Associate Degree 87

Gender Distribution

In Utah, 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 Utah is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.6%
  • Black or African American: 0.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.7%
  • White: 85.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 4.0%
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Jobs for Dental Hygiene Grads in Utah

In this state, there are 4,980 people employed in jobs related to a dental hygiene degree, compared to 414,630 nationwide.

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Wages for Dental Hygiene Jobs in Utah

A typical salary for a dental hygiene grad in the state is $69,490, compared to a typical salary of $75,500 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Utah that offer dental hygiene degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
117 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $37,177 after graduation. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
29,774 Total Students

The 1.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. A typical student attending WSU will pay a net price of $10,289. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
41,262 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.79 years. This public school has an average net price of $9,464. The full-time teacher rate is 46%.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
490 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 27% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,560 after earning their degree at this institution.

#5

Dixie State University

Saint George
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
12,266 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,298. The student loan default rate is 3.10% which is lower than average. In their early career, Dixie State College grads earn an average salary of $34,797.

#5

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
27,225 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $6,919. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,500 a year.

Dental Hygiene Careers in UT

Some of the careers dental hygiene majors go into include:

Job Title UT Job Growth UT Median Salary
Dental Hygienists 28% $71,380

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

Major Annual Graduates in UT
Dental Assisting/Assistant 254

View all majors related to Dental Hygiene

View Nationwide Dental Hygiene Report

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