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Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Schools in Georgia

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

In terms of popularity, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist is the 11th most popular major in the state out of a total 110 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 237
Bachelor’s Degree 82

Gender Distribution

In Georgia, 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 Georgia is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.8%
  • Black or African American: 23.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.2%
  • White: 49.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 4.4%
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Jobs for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Grads in Georgia

11,880 people in the state and 414,630 in the nation are employed in jobs related to dental hygiene.

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Wages for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Jobs in Georgia

A typical salary for a dental hygiene grad in the state is $65,650, compared to a typical salary of $75,500 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Georgia that offer dental hygiene degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
6,817 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $10,635. Most students complete their degree in 4.96 years. The student loan default rate is 3.80% which is lower than average.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
8,961 Total Students

In their early career, Augusta University grads earn an average salary of $37,800. Most students complete their degree in 4.81 years. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
516 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $21,615. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,440 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,240 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $34,419 after graduation. 77% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,614 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.50% which is lower than average. In their early career, CGTC grads earn an average salary of $26,370. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,582 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 36% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,927 Total Students

A typical student attending Columbus Technical College will pay a net price of $6,329. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,422 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 46%.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,383 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 36% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $25,358 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $319.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,943 Total Students

91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $5,579. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

#10

Lanier Technical College

Gainesville
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,068 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,573 after earning their degree at this institution.

Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Careers in GA

Some of the careers dental hygiene majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Dental Hygienists 25% $66,330

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to dental hygiene.

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Dental Assisting/Assistant 42
Dental Services & Allied Professions 7

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