Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Associate Degrees
A associate degree in Dental Hygiene/Hygienist is offered at 334 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aassociate degree in Dental Hygiene/Hygienist.
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Education Levels of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 8,802 people earned theirDental Hygiene/Hygienist majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Dental Hygiene/Hygienist at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 48 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 5,949 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,454 |
| Master’s Degree | 270 |
Earnings of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Dental Hygiene/Hygienist of $30,974 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28,149 |
| 4 years | $30,974 |
| 5 years | $33,855 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist majors who have their associate degree is not currently available.
Most Popular Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 364 colleges that offer a associate degree in Dental Hygiene/Hygienist. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist students seeking a associate degree is Bluegrass Community and Technical College. This school awarded 88 associate degrees in Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Dental Hygiene/Hygienist here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Carrington College-Mesa is a popular choice for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 85 associate degrees in Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Dental Hygiene/Hygienist here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Sinclair Community College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Dental Hygiene/Hygienist. This school awarded 82 associate degrees in Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Dental Hygiene/Hygienist here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
MCPHS University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Dental Hygiene/Hygienist. This school awarded 81 associate degrees in Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Bridgeport comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Dental Hygiene/Hygienist. During the most recent year for which we have data, 80 people received their associate degree in Dental Hygiene/Hygienist from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Old Dominion University is a popular choice for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their associate degree in Dental Hygiene/Hygienist from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Plaza College is a popular choice for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 74 associate degrees in Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Dental Hygiene/Hygienist here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cypress College is a popular choice for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 73 associate degrees in Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Concorde Career College-Dallas is a popular choice for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 66 associate degrees in Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Dental Hygiene/Hygienist here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania College of Technology comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Dental Hygiene/Hygienist. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their associate degree in Dental Hygiene/Hygienist from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
West Coast University-Orange County comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Dental Hygiene/Hygienist. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their associate degree in Dental Hygiene/Hygienist from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Dental Hygiene/Hygienist here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
West Los Angeles College is a popular choice for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their associate degree in Dental Hygiene/Hygienist from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Dental Hygiene/Hygienist here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY New York City College of Technology is a popular choice for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their associate degree in Dental Hygiene/Hygienist from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Dental Hygiene/Hygienist here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Concorde Career Institute-Orlando comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Dental Hygiene/Hygienist. This school awarded 64 associate degrees in Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Dental Hygiene/Hygienist here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Dental Hygiene/Hygienist. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their associate degree in Dental Hygiene/Hygienist from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Concorde Career College-Aurora is a popular choice for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 63 associate degrees in Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Dental Hygiene/Hygienist here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University is a popular choice for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 63 associate degrees in Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Dental Hygiene/Hygienist here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
West Liberty University is a popular choice for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 63 associate degrees in Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Eastern International College-Jersey City is a popular choice for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their associate degree in Dental Hygiene/Hygienist from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Concorde Career College-Grand Prairie comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Dental Hygiene/Hygienist. This school awarded 61 associate degrees in Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Dental Hygiene/Hygienist that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 15,557 |
| Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician | 295 |
| Dental Services and Allied Professions, Other | 107 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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