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Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Schools in Washington

In 2021-2022, 195 students earned their Dental Hygiene degrees in WA.

As a degree choice, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist is the 12th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 150
Associate Degree 37

Gender Distribution

In Washington, 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 Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 10.8%
  • Black or African American: 0.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 18.5%
  • White: 57.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 11.8%
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Jobs for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Grads in Washington

There are 9,480 people in the state and 414,630 people in the nation working in dental hygiene jobs.

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Wages for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Jobs in Washington

Dental Hygiene grads earn an average of $90,690 in the state and $75,500 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in Washington that offer dental hygiene degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,240 Total Students

In their early career, LWTech grads earn an average salary of $42,447. A typical student attending LWTech will pay a net price of $8,075. The 1.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
553 Total Students

The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 81% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 28%.

#3

Clark College

Vancouver
47 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,921 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 49% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,330 after earning their degree at this institution.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,363 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.60%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,861.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,843 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 99%. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending Shoreline Community College will pay a net price of $7,205.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
10,892 Total Students

79% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,801. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.30%.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,643 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 3.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. A typical student attending YVC will pay a net price of $8,396.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,089 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,286 a year. The student loan default rate of 2.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,915 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,799. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 33% of students receive it. In their early career, Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute grads earn an average salary of $40,984.

Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Careers in WA

Some of the careers dental hygiene majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Dental Hygienists 20% $92,820

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Dental Assisting/Assistant 462
Dental Services & Allied Professions 6

View all majors related to Dental Hygiene/Hygienist

View Nationwide Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Report

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