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Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Schools in Washington

335 Dental Hygiene students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 227
Associate Degree 108

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: 15.2%
  • Black or African American: 1.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.9%
  • White: 57.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 13.7%
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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
3,319 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 8.50% which is lower than average. 35% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,756 a year.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
646 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $25,596. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,568 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 7.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#3

Clark College

Vancouver
47 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,665 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $32,169 after graduation. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 99%.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,329 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 60% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,939. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,382 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 99%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,886. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,394 a year.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
12,349 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $42,800 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.65 years to complete their degree at EWU.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,954 Total Students

In their early career, YVC grads earn an average salary of $33,322. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $7,545.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,745 Total Students

In their early career, CBC grads earn an average salary of $35,477. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,805.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,848 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 8.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $39,545 after graduation. 62% of students get financical aid.

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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