Master’s Degrees in Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Education Levels of Dental Hygiene Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 89 people earned their master's degree in dental hygiene. This makes it the 496th most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for dental hygiene students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in dental hygiene. About 88.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 10 |
| Women | 79 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of dental hygiene master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 51 |
| International Students | 5 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 14 |
Most Popular Dental Hygiene Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 17 colleges that offer a master’s degree in dental hygiene. Learn more about the most popular 17 below:
Old Dominion University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for dental hygiene majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 24,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,590 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,016 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their master's degree in dental hygiene from Old Dominion. About 72% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in dental hygiene. 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, 20 people received their master's degree in dental hygiene from MCPHS University. Of these students, 95% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for dental hygiene majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Bridgeport. 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, 13 people received their master's degree in dental hygiene from UBridgeport. Of these students, 100% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for dental hygiene majors who are seeking their master's degree is Eastern Washington University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,294 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,698 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in dental hygiene from EWU. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for dental hygiene majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in dental hygiene from UMN Twin Cities.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in dental hygiene. 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, 5 people received their master's degree in dental hygiene from U-M.
Idaho State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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, 5 people received their master's degree in dental hygiene from ISU. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for dental hygiene majors who are seeking their master's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in dental hygiene from Ohio State.
West Liberty University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in dental hygiene. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,910 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in dental hygiene from West Liberty University. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for dental hygiene majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of New Mexico - Main Campus. 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, 4 people received their master's degree in dental hygiene from UNM. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in dental hygiene. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,419 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,239 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in dental hygiene from UT Health San Antonio. About 100% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Missouri - Kansas City comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in dental hygiene. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,190 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,712 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in dental hygiene from UMKC. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for dental hygiene majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Maryland - Baltimore. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,827 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their master's degree in dental hygiene from UMB. About 100% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to dental hygiene that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Dental Services & Allied Professions | 6 |
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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