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Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Schools in Kentucky

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

In terms of popularity, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist is the 23rd most popular major in the state out of a total 100 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 65
Bachelor’s Degree 49
Associate Degree 45
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 24
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 24

Gender Distribution

In Kentucky, 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 Kentucky is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 3.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.2%
  • White: 90.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 3.3%
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Jobs for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Grads in Kentucky

In this state, there are 4,220 people employed in jobs related to a dental hygiene degree, compared to 414,630 nationwide.

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Wages for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Jobs in Kentucky

In this state, dental hygiene grads earn an average of $59,910. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,500.

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There are 4 colleges in Kentucky that offer dental hygiene degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
16,750 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $11,691. In their early career, WKU grads earn an average salary of $35,033. It takes the average student 4.47 years to graduate.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
22,140 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,750 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 3.20% which is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,145.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,162 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $25,837 after graduation. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,068. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it.

Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Careers in KY

Some of the careers dental hygiene majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 23% $59,220
Dental Hygienists 12% $59,320

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