Master’s Degrees in Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
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Education Levels of Dental Hygiene Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 114 students earned their master's degree in dental hygiene. This earns it the #80 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in dental hygiene at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 5,647 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,782 |
| Basic Certificate | 222 |
| Master’s Degree | 114 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 41 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
Earnings of Dental Hygiene Majors With Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for dental hygiene majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in dental hygiene. About 93.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 8 |
| Women | 106 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of dental hygiene master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 66 |
| International Students | 2 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 16 |
Most Popular Dental Hygiene Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 17 colleges that offer a master’s degree in dental hygiene. Learn more about the most popular 17 below:
Old Dominion University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for dental hygiene majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 24,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,029 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,207 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 36 master's degrees were handed out to dental hygiene majors at Old Dominion. Of these students, 94% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in dental hygiene. Roughly 7,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,950 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 master's degrees were handed out to dental hygiene majors at MCPHS University. About 95% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Bridgeport is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in dental hygiene. Each year, around 4,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,860 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,096 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 master's degrees were handed out to dental hygiene majors at UBridgeport. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.
Eastern Washington University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in dental hygiene. Each year, around 12,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,896 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,353 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 master's degrees were handed out to dental hygiene majors at EWU. Of these students, 90% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in dental hygiene. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,844 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their master's degree in dental hygiene from UMN Twin Cities. About 100% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for dental hygiene majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,902 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their master's degree in dental hygiene from U-M. About 100% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for dental hygiene majors who are seeking their master's degree is Idaho State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,928 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,380 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their master's degree in dental hygiene from ISU.
Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in dental hygiene. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their master's degree in dental hygiene from Ohio State. Of these students, 50% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
West Liberty University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in dental hygiene. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,354 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,786 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their master's degree in dental hygiene from West Liberty University. Of these students, 100% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of New Mexico - Main Campus is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in dental hygiene. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,605 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,050 per year. The dental hygiene program at University of New Mexico - Main Campus awarded 4 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 100% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
West Virginia University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in dental hygiene. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,144 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,332 per year. The dental hygiene program at West Virginia University awarded 2 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in dental hygiene. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,232 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,239 per year. The dental hygiene program at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio awarded 2 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th most popular school in the country for dental hygiene majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Missouri - Kansas City. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,579 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,152 per year. The dental hygiene program at University of Missouri - Kansas City awarded 2 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to dental hygiene that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Dental Services & Allied Professions | 7 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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