Associate Degrees in Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Education Levels of Dental Hygiene Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 5,512 people earned their associate degree in dental hygiene. This makes it the 25th most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in dental hygiene at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 5,512 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,388 |
| Basic Certificate | 327 |
| Master’s Degree | 89 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 67 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
Earnings of Dental Hygiene Majors With Associate Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for dental hygiene majors who have their associate degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in dental hygiene. About 93.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 370 |
| Women | 5,142 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of dental hygiene associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 426 |
| Black or African American | 318 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,133 |
| White | 3,130 |
| International Students | 76 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 429 |
Most Popular Dental Hygiene Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 285 colleges that offer an associate degree in dental hygiene. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Plaza College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in dental hygiene. Roughly 900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their associate degree in dental hygiene from Plaza College. Around 85% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
New York University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in dental hygiene. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their associate degree in dental hygiene from NYU. Of these students, 84% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Parkland College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in dental hygiene. Each year, around 5,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their associate degree in dental hygiene from Parkland College. Of these students, 97% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
New York City College of Technology comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in dental hygiene. Roughly 15,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their associate degree in dental hygiene from City Tech. About 86% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Southwestern College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in dental hygiene. Roughly 17,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their associate degree in dental hygiene from SWC Chula Vista. About 88% of this group were women, and 61% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Carrington College-Mesa comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in dental hygiene. Roughly 500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their associate degree in dental hygiene from Carrington College-Mesa. Of these students, 90% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Pima Medical Institute - Seattle comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in dental hygiene. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their associate degree in dental hygiene from PMI Seattle. Of these students, 85% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for dental hygiene majors who are seeking their associate degree is Fresno City College. Roughly 22,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their associate degree in dental hygiene from Fresno City College. Of these students, 92% were women and 79% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th most popular school in the country for dental hygiene majors who are seeking their associate degree is Middlesex County College. Each year, around 10,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their associate degree in dental hygiene from Middlesex County College. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 96% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for dental hygiene majors who are seeking their associate degree is City Colleges of Chicago - Malcolm X College. Roughly 7,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their associate degree in dental hygiene from Malcolm X College. Around 52% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
Carl Sandburg College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in dental hygiene. Roughly 1,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their associate degree in dental hygiene from Carl Sandburg College. About 89% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in dental hygiene. Roughly 32,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,154 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their associate degree in dental hygiene from Pitt. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
Fortis College - Smyrna is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in dental hygiene. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their associate degree in dental hygiene from Fortis College - Smyrna. Around 78% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
Northern Wyoming Community College District is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in dental hygiene. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their associate degree in dental hygiene from Northern Wyoming Community College District. About 100% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Palm Beach State College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in dental hygiene. Each year, around 26,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their associate degree in dental hygiene from Palm Beach State College. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women.
Greenville Technical College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in dental hygiene. Roughly 10,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their associate degree in dental hygiene from GTC. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 96% were women.
The 19th most popular school in the country for dental hygiene majors who are seeking their associate degree is Concorde Career College - Aurora. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their associate degree in dental hygiene from Concorde Career College - Aurora. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
Concorde Career College - Dallas is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in dental hygiene. Roughly 500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their associate degree in dental hygiene from Concorde Career College - Dallas. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to dental hygiene that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 1,383 |
| Dental Laboratory Technology | 90 |
| Dental Services & Allied Professions | 17 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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