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Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Schools in Iowa

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

A Dental Hygiene/Hygienist major is the 15th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 103

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, 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 Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 1.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.9%
  • White: 89.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 4.9%
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Jobs for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Grads in Iowa

There are 5,000 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 Iowa

Dental Hygiene grads earn an average of $68,870 in the state and $75,500 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Iowa that offer dental hygiene degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
23,051 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $9,557. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 71% of students get financical aid.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,279 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,242. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,042 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $11,532. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,277 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $32,553 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 99%. This public school has an average net price of $9,906.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,704 Total Students

A typical student attending Iowa Central Community College will pay a net price of $9,695. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,791 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $32,227 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 8.90% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Careers in IA

Some of the careers dental hygiene majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 25% $131,150
Dental Hygienists 17% $69,730

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Dental Assisting/Assistant 28
Dental Laboratory Technology 7

View all majors related to Dental Hygiene/Hygienist

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