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Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Schools in Michigan

In <nil>, 311 students earned their Dental Hygiene degrees in MI.

In this state, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist is the 9th most popular major out of a total 142 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Majors in Michigan

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 224
Bachelor’s Degree 82
Master’s Degree 5

Gender Distribution

In Michigan, 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 Michigan is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.8%
  • Black or African American: 8.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.1%
  • White: 68.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.2%
  • Other Races: 10.0%
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Jobs for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Grads in Michigan

In this state, there are 14,950 people employed in jobs related to a dental hygiene degree, compared to 414,630 nationwide.

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Wages for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Jobs in Michigan

A typical salary for a dental hygiene grad in the state is $64,130, compared to a typical salary of $75,500 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Michigan that offer dental hygiene degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
10,361 Total Students

The 1.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,373 after earning their degree at this institution.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
50,278 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. In their early career, U-M grads earn an average salary of $67,792. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time.

#3

Baker College

Owosso
38 Degrees in Major Awarded
15% Graduation Rate
4,969 Total Students

The average student takes 4.70 years to complete their degree at Baker College. Graduates earn an average $30,206 after graduation. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $14,160.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,642 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $8,940. In their early career, Grand Rapids Community College grads earn an average salary of $32,411. The student loan default rate of 2.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
5,227 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $59,357 a year. This private institution charges an average net price of $17,121.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,963 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $27,754 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 54% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $4,568.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,245 Total Students

94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending MCC will pay a net price of $6,787. The student loan default rate is 6.40% which is lower than average.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,966 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.80% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 73% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 20% are considered full time.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,453 Total Students

The 3.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,438 after earning their degree at this institution. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#10

Delta College

University Center
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,054 Total Students

94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 100% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,765 a year.

Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Careers in MI

Some of the careers dental hygiene majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 25% $116,590
Dental Hygienists 20% $64,660

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

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Dental Assisting/Assistant 58

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