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Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Schools in Missouri

140 students earned Dental Hygiene degrees in Missouri in the 2020-2021 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 106
Bachelor’s Degree 32
Master’s Degree 2

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: 5.7%
  • Black or African American: 2.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.1%
  • White: 72.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 12.1%
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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
48% Graduation Rate
16,147 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,702. The 3.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
15,206 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 38%. A typical student attending Saint Louis Community College will pay a net price of $7,056.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
18% Graduation Rate
323 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. An average student at Concorde Career Colleges will pay a net price of $26,148.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
5,045 Total Students

95% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.65 years to complete their degree at Missouri Southern. The student loan default rate of 7.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,237 Total Students

In their early career, OTC grads earn an average salary of $28,128. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. 94% of students get financical aid.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,928 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 27% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $6,607. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid.

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

View all majors related to Dental Hygiene/Hygienist

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