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Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Schools in Connecticut

177 Dental Hygiene students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

In terms of popularity, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist is the 10th most popular major in the state out of a total 91 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Majors in Connecticut

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 100
Bachelor’s Degree 63
Master’s Degree 14

Gender Distribution

In Connecticut, 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 Connecticut is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.1%
  • Black or African American: 9.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 18.6%
  • White: 61.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 5.1%
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Jobs for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Grads in Connecticut

There are 3,990 people in the state and 414,630 people in the nation working in dental hygiene jobs.

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Wages for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Jobs in Connecticut

A typical salary for a dental hygiene grad in the state is $83,630, compared to a typical salary of $75,500 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Connecticut that offer dental hygiene degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

103 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
3,563 Total Students

The 2.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $24,416. Most students complete their degree in 4.27 years.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
7,513 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.60%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,240 after earning their degree at this institution.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,320 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,091. Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#4

Goodwin College

East Hartford
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
12% Graduation Rate
3,258 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,107 a year. This private school has an average net price of $23,337.

Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Careers in CT

Some of the careers dental hygiene majors go into include:

Job Title CT Job Growth CT Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 19% $107,700
Dental Hygienists 18% $87,890

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