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Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 16,510 people employed in jobs related to a Dental Hygiene degree, compared to 448,790 nationwide.

Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a Dental Hygiene grad in the state is $99,444, compared to a typical salary of $116,417 nationwide.

Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Wages Nationwide vs. IL

Our data covers 10 colleges in Illinois offering Dental Hygiene degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Parkland College

Champaign

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $37,762 a year. Undergrads from Illinois pay around $4,284 a year in tuition.

#2

Prairie State College

Chicago Heights

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $38,834 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $4,176 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $42,911 a year. About 90% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 69%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $39,772 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $5,300 a year.

#5

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn

Graduates earn a median salary of $39,600 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $4,320 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $40,341 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $4,380 a year.

#7

Lake Land College

Mattoon

Graduates earn a median salary of $31,436 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $4,280 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $39,110 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from Illinois pay around $4,494 a year in tuition.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $40,524 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from Illinois pay around $3,822 a year in tuition.

#10

Illinois Central College

East Peoria

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,005 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $4,650 a year.

Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Careers in IL

Some of the careers Dental Hygiene majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 11% $46,663
Dental Hygienists -5% $101,356

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Dental Hygiene.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Allied Health/Treatment Professions 2,445
Advanced General Dentistry 238
Graduate Dentistry & Oral Sciences 150

View all majors related to Dental Hygiene/Hygienist

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