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Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Schools in Massachusetts

In <nil>, 247 students earned their Dental Hygiene degrees in MA.

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

Education Levels of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 146
Bachelor’s Degree 78
Master’s Degree 22
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, 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 Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 10.9%
  • Black or African American: 6.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.0%
  • White: 49.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.4%
  • Other Races: 15.8%
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Jobs for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Grads in Massachusetts

9,360 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 Massachusetts

A typical salary for a dental hygiene grad in the state is $82,750, compared to a typical salary of $75,500 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Massachusetts that offer dental hygiene degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

94 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
7,304 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $37,288. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 33% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years.

#2

Regis College

Weston
59 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
3,599 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. In their early career, Regis College grads earn an average salary of $48,633. Most students complete their degree in 4.08 years.

#3

Cape Cod Community College

West Barnstable
41 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,510 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,661. In their early career, Cape Cod Community College grads earn an average salary of $32,574. 74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,977 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,765. 100% of the teachers are full time. 87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,916 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $8,260. 27% of the teachers are full time. 83% of students get financical aid.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,156 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $7,963. The 4.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,134 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,478. Graduates earn an average $38,033 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,020 Total Students

The 3.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,727. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,807 after earning their degree at this institution.

Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Careers in MA

Some of the careers dental hygiene majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 30% $101,400
Dental Hygienists 6% $83,880

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Dental Assisting/Assistant 8
Dental Laboratory Technology 4
Dental Services & Allied Professions 2

View all majors related to Dental Hygiene/Hygienist

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