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Dental Hygiene in Arizona

Dental Hygiene Schools in Arizona

In 2022-2023, 168 students earned their Dental Hygiene degrees in AZ.

In this state, Dental Hygiene is the 116th most popular major out of a total 727 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Dental Hygiene Majors in Arizona

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 130
Bachelor’s Degree 38

Gender Distribution

In Arizona, 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 Arizona is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.7%
  • Black or African American: 0.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 45.2%
  • White: 39.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 6.5%
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Jobs for Dental Hygiene Grads in Arizona

6,860 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 Jobs in Arizona

Dental Hygiene grads earn an average of $85,890 in the state and $75,500 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Arizona that offer dental hygiene degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
590 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $40,296. 42% of the teachers are full time. 87% of students get financical aid.

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57 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
29,566 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.33 years. 66% of the teachers are full time.

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29 Degrees in Major Awarded
15,544 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 32%. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,575.

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Phoenix College

Phoenix
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,538 Total Students

A typical student attending Phoenix College will pay a net price of $11,006. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

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17 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,362 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,371. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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15 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,948 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. A typical student attending Mesa Community College will pay a net price of $12,035. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,654 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 32%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,576. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Dental Hygiene Careers in AZ

Some of the careers dental hygiene majors go into include:

Job Title AZ Job Growth AZ Median Salary
Dental Hygienists 33% $89,540
Health Specialties Professors 29% $108,550

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

Major Annual Graduates in AZ
Dental Assisting/Assistant 28
Dental Laboratory Technology 7

View all majors related to Dental Hygiene

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