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Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in Virginia

Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Schools in Virginia

Jobs for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 9,210 people employed in jobs related to a Dental Hygiene degree, compared to 448,790 nationwide.

Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Jobs Nationwide vs. VA

Wages for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Jobs in Virginia

In this state, Dental Hygiene grads earn an average of $121,699. Nationwide, they make an average of $116,417.

Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Wages Nationwide vs. VA

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There are 3 colleges in Virginia that offer Dental Hygiene degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

Old Dominion University

Norfolk
79 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,521 Undergrad Students

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $46,400 a year. The school admits about 91% of applicants. 76% of full-time students return after their first year.

#2

Virginia Western Community College

Roanoke
57 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,777 Undergrad Students

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $36,217 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $5,256 a year.

#3

Northern Virginia Community College

Annandale
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
31,737 Undergrad Students

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $37,218 a year. Undergrads from Virginia pay around $5,703 a year in tuition.

Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Careers in VA

Some of the careers Dental Hygiene majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 11% $46,663
Dental Hygienists -5% $101,356

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Dental Hygiene.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Allied Health/Treatment Professions 2,445
Advanced General Dentistry 238
Graduate Dentistry & Oral Sciences 150

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