Bachelor’s Degrees in Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Education Levels of Dental Hygiene Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,388 people earned their bachelor's degree in dental hygiene. This makes it the 118th most popular bachelor's 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 Bachelor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for dental hygiene majors with their bachelor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in dental hygiene. About 94.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 127 |
| Women | 2,261 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of dental hygiene bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 194 |
| Black or African American | 106 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 409 |
| White | 1,487 |
| International Students | 28 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 164 |
Most Popular Dental Hygiene Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 94 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
West Coast University - Orange County tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for dental hygiene majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Each year, around 4,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,558 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,719 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their bachelor's degree in dental hygiene from West Coast University - Orange County. Around 73% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for dental hygiene majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Roughly 7,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their bachelor's degree in dental hygiene from MCPHS University. About 97% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Foothill College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in dental hygiene. Each year, around 14,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their bachelor's degree in dental hygiene from Foothill College. Around 65% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 96% were women.
Oregon Institute of Technology is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in dental hygiene. Roughly 5,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,492 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,306 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their bachelor's degree in dental hygiene from OIT. Of these students, 94% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Idaho State University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in dental hygiene. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,992 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,904 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their bachelor's degree in dental hygiene from ISU. About 100% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Texas Woman's University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in dental hygiene. Each year, around 16,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,712 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,184 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their bachelor's degree in dental hygiene from TWU. Of these students, 96% were women and 51% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Loma Linda University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in dental hygiene. Roughly 4,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their bachelor's degree in dental hygiene from Loma Linda University. About 73% of this group were women, and 55% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Minnesota State University - Mankato comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in dental hygiene. Each year, around 14,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,356 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,182 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their bachelor's degree in dental hygiene from Minnesota State Mankato. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 97% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for dental hygiene majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Wichita State University. Each year, around 14,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,247 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,871 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their bachelor's degree in dental hygiene from WSU. Of these students, 96% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for dental hygiene majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Utah College of Dental Hygiene. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their bachelor's degree in dental hygiene from UCDH. About 98% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for dental hygiene majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Lake Washington Institute of Technology. Each year, around 3,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their bachelor's degree in dental hygiene from LWTech. Of these students, 90% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of New Mexico - Main Campus comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in dental hygiene. Each year, around 22,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,803 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,287 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their bachelor's degree in dental hygiene from UNM. Around 65% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.
Northern Arizona University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in dental hygiene. Each year, around 29,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,674 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their bachelor's degree in dental hygiene from NAU. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for dental hygiene majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Clayton State University. Roughly 7,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,064 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,130 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their bachelor's degree in dental hygiene from Clayton State University. About 90% of this group were women, and 74% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 14th most popular school in the country for dental hygiene majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Augusta University. Each year, around 8,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,892 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,504 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their bachelor's degree in dental hygiene from Augusta University. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
The 16th most popular school in the country for dental hygiene majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of New England. Each year, around 7,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,050 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,415 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their bachelor's degree in dental hygiene from UNE. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 97% were women.
The 18th most popular school in the country for dental hygiene majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their bachelor's degree in dental hygiene from U-M. Of these students, 100% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Bridgeport comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in dental hygiene. Each year, around 4,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,860 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,096 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their bachelor's degree in dental hygiene from UBridgeport. Of these students, 93% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 19th most popular school in the country for dental hygiene majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Clark College. Roughly 7,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their bachelor's degree in dental hygiene from Clark College. Of these students, 95% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to dental hygiene that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Dental Laboratory Technology | 8 |
| Dental Services & Allied Professions | 1 |
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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