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Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Schools in Missouri

182 students earned Dental Hygiene degrees in Missouri in the <nil> year.

As a degree choice, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist is the 27th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Majors in Missouri

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 141
Bachelor’s Degree 35
Master’s Degree 6

Gender Distribution

In Missouri, 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 Missouri is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.6%
  • Black or African American: 1.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.8%
  • White: 65.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 17.6%
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Jobs for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Grads in Missouri

There are 8,670 people in the state and 414,630 people in the nation working in dental hygiene jobs.

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Wages for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Jobs in Missouri

In this state, dental hygiene grads earn an average of $68,820. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,500.

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

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
16,003 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,296. In their early career, UMKC grads earn an average salary of $45,269.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
14,910 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 49%. The 3.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
668 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 51%. Graduates earn an average $31,317 after graduation. The 4.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
4,352 Total Students

The average student takes 4.65 years to complete their degree at Missouri Southern. In their early career, Missouri Southern grads earn an average salary of $36,021. 94% of students get financical aid.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,506 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 28%. This public school has an average net price of $8,710. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,785 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. In their early career, State Fair Community College grads earn an average salary of $28,867. 31% of the teachers are full time.

Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Careers in MO

Some of the careers dental hygiene majors go into include:

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 35% $119,930
Dental Hygienists 14% $70,080

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

Major Annual Graduates in MO
Dental Assisting/Assistant 31

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