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Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Schools in Louisiana

75 students earned Dental Hygiene degrees in Louisiana in the <nil> year.

As a degree choice, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist is the 18th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Majors in Louisiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 65
Associate Degree 10

Gender Distribution

In Louisiana, 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 Louisiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.7%
  • Black or African American: 9.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.0%
  • White: 72.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 8.0%
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Jobs for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Grads in Louisiana

2,830 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 Louisiana

In this state, dental hygiene grads earn an average of $59,810. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,500.

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There are 3 colleges in Louisiana that offer dental hygiene degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,835 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 3 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.70%.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
8,718 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,745 Total Students

60% of the teachers are full time. 87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,842.

Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Careers in LA

Some of the careers dental hygiene majors go into include:

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 25% $83,100
Dental Hygienists 7% $60,560

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

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Dental Laboratory Technology 4

View all majors related to Dental Hygiene/Hygienist

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