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Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Schools in North Carolina

In 2020-2021, 195 students earned their Dental Hygiene degrees in NC.

As a degree choice, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist is the 18th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 159
Bachelor’s Degree 35
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, 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 North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.1%
  • Black or African American: 6.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.3%
  • White: 67.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 7.7%
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Jobs for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Grads in North Carolina

There are 16,760 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 North Carolina

In this state, dental hygiene grads earn an average of $69,500. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,500.

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There are 10 colleges in North Carolina that offer dental hygiene degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 77% of the teachers are full time. The 1.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,701 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 32%. In their early career, Wayne Community College grads earn an average salary of $28,104. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 73% of students receive it.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,932 Total Students

88% of students get financical aid. 43% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $4,337.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,571 Total Students

67% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 37% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending Coastal Carolina Community College will pay a net price of $6,992.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,601 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,687 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 26%. 71% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,154 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $25,837 after earning their degree at this institution. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending Central Carolina Community College will pay a net price of $5,398.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,328 Total Students

A typical student attending CVCC will pay a net price of $6,044. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 76% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,155 after earning their degree at this institution.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
988 Total Students

71% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, Halifax Community College grads earn an average salary of $22,835. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 21% are considered full time.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,760 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 62% get financial aid. A typical student attending Wake Technical Community College will pay a net price of $6,767. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,587 Total Students

In their early career, Forsyth Tech grads earn an average salary of $27,367. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid.

Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Careers in NC

Some of the careers dental hygiene majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 28% $105,520
Dental Hygienists 24% $70,720

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Dental Assisting/Assistant 28
Dental Laboratory Technology 2

View all majors related to Dental Hygiene/Hygienist

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