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Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Schools in West Virginia

In 2020-2021, 98 students earned their Dental Hygiene degrees in WV.

A Dental Hygiene/Hygienist major is the 12th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Majors in West Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 52
Associate Degree 46

Gender Distribution

In West Virginia, 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 West Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.0%
  • Black or African American: 2.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 89.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 6.1%
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Jobs for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Grads in West Virginia

1,080 people in the state and 414,630 in the nation are employed in jobs related to dental hygiene.

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Wages for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Jobs in West Virginia

A typical salary for a dental hygiene grad in the state is $57,740, compared to a typical salary of $75,500 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in West Virginia that offer dental hygiene degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

West Liberty University

West Liberty
59 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
2,481 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. The 6.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, West Liberty University grads earn an average salary of $33,828.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
26,269 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. The student loan default rate is 6.50% which is lower than average. 79% of the teachers are full time.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,662 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 51%.

Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Careers in WV

Some of the careers dental hygiene majors go into include:

Job Title WV Job Growth WV Median Salary
Dental Hygienists 14% $56,600

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

Major Annual Graduates in WV
Dental Assisting/Assistant 65

View all majors related to Dental Hygiene/Hygienist

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