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Jobs for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Grads in Louisiana

There are 5,030 people in the state and 448,790 people in the nation working in Dental Hygiene jobs.

Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Jobs Nationwide vs. LA

Wages for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Jobs in Louisiana

In this state, Dental Hygiene grads earn an average of $92,236. Nationwide, they make an average of $116,417.

Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Wages Nationwide vs. LA

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There are 2 colleges in Louisiana that offer Dental Hygiene degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

#1

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans

New Orleans
37 Degrees in Major Awarded
843 Undergrad Students

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $73,490 after earning their degree at this institution.

#2

University of Louisiana at Monroe

Monroe
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,891 Undergrad Students

Graduates earn a median salary of $43,406 in their first year after graduation. About 75% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 72%.

Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Careers in LA

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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