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Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Schools in Nevada

40 students earned Dental Hygiene degrees in Nevada in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist is the 18th most popular major in the state out of a total 63 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Majors in Nevada

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 25
Bachelor’s Degree 15

Gender Distribution

In Nevada, 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 Nevada is as follows:

  • Asian: 20.0%
  • Black or African American: 2.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 20.0%
  • White: 47.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 10.0%
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Jobs for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Grads in Nevada

In this state, there are 3,730 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 Nevada

A typical salary for a dental hygiene grad in the state is $81,270, compared to a typical salary of $75,500 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Nevada that offer dental hygiene degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
29,965 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $31,766 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 86% of students receive it. A typical student attending CSN will pay a net price of $7,019.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,249 Total Students

The 9.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 99%. This public school has an average net price of $9,200.

Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Careers in NV

Some of the careers dental hygiene majors go into include:

Job Title NV Job Growth NV Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 43% $63,670
Dental Hygienists 16% $87,850

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

Major Annual Graduates in NV
Dental Assisting/Assistant 7

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