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Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Schools in Kansas

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

In this state, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist is the 11th most popular major out of a total 92 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Majors in Kansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 59
Associate Degree 57

Gender Distribution

In Kansas, 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 Kansas is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.4%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 19.0%
  • White: 72.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 5.2%
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Jobs for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Grads in Kansas

2,660 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 Kansas

A typical salary for a dental hygiene grad in the state is $64,980, compared to a typical salary of $75,500 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Kansas that offer dental hygiene degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
14,999 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.60%. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,891 Total Students

42% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Graduates earn an average $35,375 after graduation.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
842 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 83% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,222 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,186. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 2.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,459 Total Students

97% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending Dodge City Community College will pay a net price of $5,914. Graduates earn an average $32,392 after graduation.

Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Careers in KS

Some of the careers dental hygiene majors go into include:

Job Title KS Job Growth KS Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 23% $75,630
Dental Hygienists 1% $66,900

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

Major Annual Graduates in KS
Dental Assisting/Assistant 17

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