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Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Schools in Massachusetts

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

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 208
Bachelor’s Degree 90
Master’s Degree 20
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: 7.2%
  • Black or African American: 4.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.8%
  • White: 59.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 13.5%
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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
7,501 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 35% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $96,681 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

#2

Regis College

Weston
59 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
3,460 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 3.90% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

#3

Cape Cod Community College

West Barnstable
41 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,710 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,424. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 24%.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,256 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $27,548 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 81% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,862.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,942 Total Students

A typical student attending Quinsigamond Community College will pay a net price of $7,368. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 26% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $34,273 after graduation.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,187 Total Students

A typical student attending MWCC will pay a net price of $8,582. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 81% of students receive it.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,885 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 79% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 8.00% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,327 Total Students

A typical student attending STCC will pay a net price of $8,867. 88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time.

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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