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Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Schools in Oregon

146 Dental Hygiene students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

As a degree choice, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist is the 4th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Majors in Oregon

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 91
Associate Degree 55

Gender Distribution

In Oregon, 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 Oregon is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.2%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.1%
  • White: 55.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 23.3%
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Jobs for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Grads in Oregon

There are 7,290 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 Oregon

Dental Hygiene grads earn an average of $85,280 in the state and $75,500 nationwide.

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

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
4,910 Total Students

The average student takes 4.65 years to complete their degree at OIT. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $63,472 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,807 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 70% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,203.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,893 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,557. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,210 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 2.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#4

Pacific University

Forest Grove
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
3,751 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $34,063.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,029 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,399. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 30% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.90%.

Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Careers in OR

Some of the careers dental hygiene majors go into include:

Job Title OR Job Growth OR Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 30% $122,630
Dental Hygienists 15% $86,160

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

Major Annual Graduates in OR
Dental Laboratory Technology 15

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