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Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Schools in New Jersey

98 students earned Dental Hygiene degrees in New Jersey in the <nil> year.

A Dental Hygiene/Hygienist major is the 8th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 98

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, 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 New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 14.3%
  • Black or African American: 6.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 23.5%
  • White: 54.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 1.0%
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Jobs for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Grads in New Jersey

10,710 people in the state and 414,630 in the nation are employed in jobs related to dental hygiene.

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Wages for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Jobs in New Jersey

A typical salary for a dental hygiene grad in the state is $85,860, compared to a typical salary of $75,500 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in New Jersey that offer dental hygiene degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

77 Degrees in Major Awarded
369 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $19,845. 40% of the teachers are full time.

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,477 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,402. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,800 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.30%. 66% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,273 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. In their early career, RCBC grads earn an average salary of $34,292. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 67% of students receive it.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,658 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 73% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,320 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 6.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Careers in NJ

Some of the careers dental hygiene majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 21% $92,890
Dental Hygienists 13% $88,300

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Dental Assisting/Assistant 21

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