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Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Schools in Mississippi

74 students earned Dental Hygiene degrees in Mississippi in the <nil> year.

A Dental Hygiene/Hygienist major is the 20th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Majors in Mississippi

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 57
Bachelor’s Degree 17

Gender Distribution

In Mississippi, 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 Mississippi is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 9.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.4%
  • White: 85.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 2.7%
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Jobs for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Grads in Mississippi

In this state, there are 2,990 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 Mississippi

Dental Hygiene grads earn an average of $57,860 in the state and $75,500 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Mississippi that offer dental hygiene degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
21,203 Total Students

86% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 84%.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,284 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 7.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, Northeast Mississippi Community College grads earn an average salary of $26,959. 90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,986 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 5.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public school has an average net price of $5,070.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,277 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $26,537 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 46%.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,718 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $26,114 after graduation. This public school has an average net price of $6,293. The full-time teacher rate is 63%.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,178 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $1,973. The full-time teacher rate is 68%. 84% of students get financical aid.

Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Careers in MS

Some of the careers dental hygiene majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 27% $0
Dental Hygienists 1% $58,510

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Dental Assisting/Assistant 18

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