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Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Schools in Oregon

191 students earned Dental Hygiene degrees in Oregon in the 2020-2021 year.

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 96
Associate Degree 95

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: 7.9%
  • Black or African American: 0.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.8%
  • White: 66.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.6%
  • Other Races: 16.2%
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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
51% Graduation Rate
5,323 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $15,680. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, OIT grads earn an average salary of $61,389.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,702 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $8,233. 46% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,812 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 41% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,057 a year.

#4

Pacific University

Forest Grove
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
3,808 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. This private institution charges an average net price of $32,045. The full-time teacher rate is 65%.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
22,904 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 76% of students receive it. A typical student attending Portland Community College will pay a net price of $9,464. The full-time teacher rate is 29%.

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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