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Dental Hygiene in New York

Dental Hygiene Schools in New York

371 students earned Dental Hygiene degrees in New York in the 2022-2023 year.

A Dental Hygiene major is the 151st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Dental Hygiene Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 341
Bachelor’s Degree 30

Gender Distribution

In New York, 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 New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 14.3%
  • Black or African American: 12.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 24.3%
  • White: 38.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.5%
  • Other Races: 7.0%
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Jobs for Dental Hygiene Grads in New York

There are 33,470 people in the state and 414,630 people in the nation working in dental hygiene jobs.

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Wages for Dental Hygiene Jobs in New York

In this state, dental hygiene grads earn an average of $76,280. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,500.

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There are 8 colleges in New York that offer dental hygiene degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

#1

Plaza College

Forest Hills
87 Degrees in Major Awarded
914 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $17,443. The full-time teacher rate is 39%.

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80 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $32,462. 100% of the teachers are full time. 53% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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65 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
15,513 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,601.

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44 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,136 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,407. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 46% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

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44 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
10,018 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 33% are considered full time.

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42 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,933 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $7,386. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time.

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36 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,161 Total Students

A typical student attending Monroe Community College will pay a net price of $6,731. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 46% are considered full time. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#8

SUNY Broome

Binghamton
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,386 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.10% which is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,027. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

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Dental Hygiene Careers in NY

Some of the careers dental hygiene majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 27% $105,410
Dental Hygienists 23% $77,210

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Dental Laboratory Technology 37
Dental Assisting/Assistant 18

View all majors related to Dental Hygiene

View Nationwide Dental Hygiene Report

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