Associate Degrees in Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
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Education Levels of Dental Hygiene Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5,647 students earned their associate degree in dental hygiene. This earns it the #6 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in dental hygiene at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 5,647 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,782 |
| Basic Certificate | 222 |
| Master’s Degree | 114 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 41 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
Earnings of Dental Hygiene Majors With Associate Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for dental hygiene majors with their associate degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for dental hygiene students who are associate degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in dental hygiene. About 94.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 303 |
| Women | 5,344 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of dental hygiene associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 444 |
| Black or African American | 309 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 998 |
| White | 3,414 |
| International Students | 52 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 430 |
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:
The most popular school in the United States for dental hygiene students seekingan associate degree is Fox College. Each year, around 400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 85 people received their associate degree in dental hygiene from Fox College. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for dental hygiene majors who are seeking their associate degree is Plaza College. Each year, around 900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 79 associate degrees were handed out to dental hygiene majors at Plaza College. Around 87% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
Eastern International College - Jersey City is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in dental hygiene. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 77 people received their associate degree in dental hygiene from Eastern International College - Jersey City. Of these students, 92% were women and 66% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
New York University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in dental hygiene. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 69 associate degrees were handed out to dental hygiene majors at NYU. Of these students, 91% were women and 61% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Parkland College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in dental hygiene. Roughly 5,700 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 66 people received their associate degree in dental hygiene from Parkland College. Of these students, 94% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
New York City College of Technology is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in dental hygiene. Each year, around 15,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The dental hygiene program at New York City College of Technology awarded 65 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
Southwestern College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in dental hygiene. Each year, around 17,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 59 people received their associate degree in dental hygiene from SWC Chula Vista. About 95% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Carrington College-Mesa is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in dental hygiene. Each year, around 500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 58 associate degrees were handed out to dental hygiene majors at Carrington College-Mesa. Of these students, 98% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Pima Medical Institute - Seattle is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in dental hygiene. Roughly 600 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 55 associate degrees were handed out to dental hygiene majors at PMI Seattle. About 89% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Fresno City College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in dental hygiene. Each year, around 22,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 53 people received their associate degree in dental hygiene from Fresno City College. Of these students, 91% were women and 66% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Middlesex County College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in dental hygiene. Roughly 10,000 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 51 people received their associate degree in dental hygiene from Middlesex County College. About 96% of this group were women, and 53% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
City Colleges of Chicago - Malcolm X College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in dental hygiene. Each year, around 7,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 50 people received their associate degree in dental hygiene from Malcolm X College. About 88% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for dental hygiene majors who are seeking their associate degree is Carl Sandburg College. Each year, around 1,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 50 people received their associate degree in dental hygiene from Carl Sandburg College. Of these students, 98% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for dental hygiene majors who are seeking their associate degree is University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus. Each year, around 32,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,092 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,118 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 49 people received their associate degree in dental hygiene from Pitt. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 96% were women.
The 15th most popular school in the country for dental hygiene majors who are seeking their associate degree is Fortis College - Smyrna. Roughly 600 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 48 associate degrees were handed out to dental hygiene majors at Fortis College - Smyrna. About 94% of this group were women, and 65% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 15th most popular school in the country for dental hygiene majors who are seeking their associate degree is Northern Wyoming Community College District. Roughly 3,700 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 48 associate degrees were handed out to dental hygiene majors at Northern Wyoming Community College District. About 98% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 17th most popular school in the country for dental hygiene majors who are seeking their associate degree is Palm Beach State College. Roughly 26,600 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 47 associate degrees were handed out to dental hygiene majors at Palm Beach State College. About 96% of this group were women, and 64% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Greenville Technical College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in dental hygiene. Each year, around 10,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 47 people received their associate degree in dental hygiene from GTC. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.
Concorde Career College - Aurora comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in dental hygiene. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 46 associate degrees were handed out to dental hygiene majors at Concorde Career College - Aurora. About 87% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 20th most popular school in the country for dental hygiene majors who are seeking their associate degree is Concorde Career College - Dallas. Each year, around 500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 45 people received their associate degree in dental hygiene from Concorde Career College - Dallas. Of these students, 98% were women and 22% 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 associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 1,524 |
| Dental Laboratory Technology | 96 |
| Dental Services & Allied Professions | 15 |
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*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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