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Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in Kentucky

Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Schools in Kentucky

Jobs for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Grads in Kentucky

There are 3,580 people in the state and 448,790 people in the nation working in Dental Hygiene jobs.

Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Jobs Nationwide vs. KY

Wages for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Jobs in Kentucky

Dental Hygiene grads earn an average of $90,398 in the state and $116,417 nationwide.

Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Wages Nationwide vs. KY

Our data covers 4 colleges in Kentucky offering Dental Hygiene degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,755 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $4,706 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $40,545 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 97% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $48,648 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 81% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 81%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $28,677 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $4,656 a year.

Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Careers in KY

Some of the careers Dental Hygiene majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Dental Hygienists $101,356
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $46,663

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Dental Hygiene.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Allied Health/Treatment Professions 2,445
Advanced General Dentistry 238
Graduate Dentistry & Oral Sciences 150

View all majors related to Dental Hygiene/Hygienist

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