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Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Schools in Michigan

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

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 232
Bachelor’s Degree 96
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: 4.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.9%
  • White: 75.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.5%
  • Other Races: 6.6%
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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
58% Graduation Rate
11,165 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.51 years to graduate. The 5.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
47,907 Total Students

In their early career, U-M grads earn an average salary of $62,027. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.30%. The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at U-M.

#3

Baker College

Owosso
38 Degrees in Major Awarded
16% Graduation Rate
6,028 Total Students

8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 11% are considered full time. This private school has an average net price of $12,575.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,107 Total Students

A typical student attending Grand Rapids Community College will pay a net price of $8,595. The student loan default rate of 9.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,987 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $17,058. The 3.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#6

Oakland Community College

Bloomfield Hills
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
14,511 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 54% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,665. In their early career, Oakland Community College grads earn an average salary of $28,642.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,920 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $24,961 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. A typical student attending MCC will pay a net price of $6,813.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,656 Total Students

78% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,795 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,525.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,469 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,497 after earning their degree at this institution. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,332. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time.

#10

Delta College

University Center
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,954 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending Delta College will pay a net price of $4,268. Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid.

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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