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Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Schools in Connecticut

198 Dental Hygiene students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 109
Bachelor’s Degree 76
Master’s Degree 13

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: 6.1%
  • Black or African American: 9.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 24.2%
  • White: 56.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 3.5%
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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
42% Graduation Rate
4,155 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 31%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,809 after earning their degree at this institution. This private school has an average net price of $25,084.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
6,961 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $35,735.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,365 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,500 after earning their degree at this institution. 100% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid.

#4

Goodwin College

East Hartford
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
6% Graduation Rate
3,312 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 34% are considered full time. 96% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.50%.

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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