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Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Schools in New York

In 2020-2021, 428 students earned their Dental Hygiene degrees in NY.

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

Education Levels of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 386
Bachelor’s Degree 42

Gender Distribution

In New York, 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 York is as follows:

  • Asian: 15.0%
  • Black or African American: 13.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 23.4%
  • White: 40.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.7%
  • Other Races: 3.3%
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Jobs for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Grads in New York

In this state, there are 33,470 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 New York

Dental Hygiene grads earn an average of $76,280 in the state and $75,500 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in New York that offer dental hygiene degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

#1

Plaza College

Forest Hills
87 Degrees in Major Awarded
914 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.30% which is lower than average. 30% of the teachers are full time. 28 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

80 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at NYU. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $60,407 after earning their degree at this institution.

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
15,513 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 7.30% which is lower than average. 90% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 28%.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,136 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,581 after earning their degree at this institution. The 8.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
10,018 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $53,647 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 3.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,933 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 81% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 45%. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,161 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,960 after earning their degree at this institution.

#8

SUNY Broome

Binghamton
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,386 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,043. 48% of the teachers are full time. 90% of students get financical aid.

Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Careers in NY

Some of the careers dental hygiene majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 27% $105,410
Dental Hygienists 23% $77,210

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Dental Laboratory Technology 37
Dental Assisting/Assistant 18

View all majors related to Dental Hygiene/Hygienist

View Nationwide Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Report

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