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Bachelor’s Degrees in Dental Hygiene/Hygienist

2,782 Yearly Graduations
95% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 94 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a bachelor's degree in dental hygiene. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 33% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 1.4% of dental hygiene graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Dental Hygiene Majors

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2,782 students earned their bachelor's degree in dental hygiene. This makes it the 11th most popular bachelor'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 5,647
Bachelor’s Degree 2,782
Basic Certificate 222
Master’s Degree 114
Undergraduate Certificate 41
Graduate Certificate 1

Earnings of Dental Hygiene Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for dental hygiene majors with their bachelor's degree due to lack of data.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in dental hygiene. About 95.4% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 128
Women 2,654
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The racial-ethnic distribution of dental hygiene bachelor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 261
Black or African American 124
Hispanic or Latino 411
White 1,749
International Students 38
Other Races/Ethnicities 199
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There are 94 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

79 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
77% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

West Coast University - Orange County tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for dental hygiene majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Each year, around 4,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,451 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,963 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 79 people received their bachelor's degree in dental hygiene from West Coast University - Orange County. Of these students, 87% were women and 77% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

73 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
37% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for dental hygiene majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Roughly 7,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,950 per year. The dental hygiene program at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences awarded 73 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.

#3

Foothill College

Los Altos Hills, California
72 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
57% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Foothill College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in dental hygiene. Each year, around 14,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 72 bachelor's degrees were handed out to dental hygiene majors at Foothill College. About 94% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

Oregon Institute of Technology

Klamath Falls, Oregon
65 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Oregon Institute of Technology is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in dental hygiene. Roughly 5,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,572 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,209 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 65 bachelor's degrees were handed out to dental hygiene majors at OIT. About 94% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

Idaho State University

Pocatello, Idaho
62 Yearly Graduations
97% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Idaho State University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in dental hygiene. Roughly 11,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,928 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,380 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 62 people received their bachelor's degree in dental hygiene from ISU. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 97% were women.

#6

Texas Woman's University

Denton, Texas
61 Yearly Graduations
97% Women
48% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Texas Woman's University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in dental hygiene. Each year, around 16,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,616 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,112 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 61 bachelor's degrees were handed out to dental hygiene majors at TWU. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 97% were women.

#7

Loma Linda University

Loma Linda, California
60 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
68% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Loma Linda University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in dental hygiene. Roughly 4,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,736 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,382 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 60 people received their bachelor's degree in dental hygiene from Loma Linda University. About 80% of this group were women, and 68% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

60 Yearly Graduations
97% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Minnesota State University - Mankato comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in dental hygiene. Each year, around 14,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,072 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,506 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 60 bachelor's degrees were handed out to dental hygiene majors at Minnesota State Mankato. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 97% were women.

#9

Wichita State University

Wichita, Kansas
59 Yearly Graduations
97% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for dental hygiene majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Wichita State University. Each year, around 14,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,843 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,544 per year. The dental hygiene program at Wichita State University awarded 59 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 97% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

59 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for dental hygiene majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Utah College of Dental Hygiene. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 59 people received their bachelor's degree in dental hygiene from UCDH. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

57 Yearly Graduations
95% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for dental hygiene majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Lake Washington Institute of Technology. Each year, around 3,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 57 people received their bachelor's degree in dental hygiene from LWTech. Of these students, 95% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

University of New Mexico - Main Campus

Albuquerque, New Mexico
57 Yearly Graduations
95% Women
68% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of New Mexico - Main Campus comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in dental hygiene. Each year, around 22,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,605 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,050 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 57 bachelor's degrees were handed out to dental hygiene majors at UNM. Of these students, 95% were women and 68% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, Arizona
57 Yearly Graduations
95% Women
51% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Northern Arizona University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in dental hygiene. Each year, around 29,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,381 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,724 per year. The dental hygiene program at Northern Arizona University awarded 57 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 95% of this group were women, and 51% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

Clayton State University

Morrow, Georgia
55 Yearly Graduations
96% Women
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for dental hygiene majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Clayton State University. Roughly 7,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,064 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,513 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 55 people received their bachelor's degree in dental hygiene from Clayton State University. About 96% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

Augusta University

Augusta, Georgia
55 Yearly Graduations
98% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for dental hygiene majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Augusta University. Each year, around 8,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,892 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,504 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 55 bachelor's degrees were handed out to dental hygiene majors at Augusta University. Of these students, 98% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

University of New England

Biddeford, Maine
53 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for dental hygiene majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of New England. Each year, around 7,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,420 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,778 per year. The dental hygiene program at University of New England awarded 53 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.

#16

St Petersburg College

Clearwater, Florida
53 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

St Petersburg College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in dental hygiene. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 53 people received their bachelor's degree in dental hygiene from SPC. About 100% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan
48 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 18th most popular school in the country for dental hygiene majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,902 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 48 people received their bachelor's degree in dental hygiene from U-M. About 94% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

University of Bridgeport

Bridgeport, Connecticut
47 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
60% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Bridgeport comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in dental hygiene. Each year, around 4,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 47 people received their bachelor's degree in dental hygiene from UBridgeport. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.

#19

Clark College

Vancouver, Washington
47 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 19th most popular school in the country for dental hygiene majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Clark College. Roughly 7,600 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 47 bachelor's degrees were handed out to dental hygiene majors at Clark College. Of these students, 89% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to dental hygiene that offer bachelor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Dental Laboratory Technology 19
Dental Assisting/Assistant 2
Dental Services & Allied Professions 1

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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