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Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Schools in Pennsylvania

348 Dental Hygiene students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist is the 19th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 294
Bachelor’s Degree 54

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.0%
  • Black or African American: 1.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.2%
  • White: 82.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 4.6%
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Jobs for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Grads in Pennsylvania

22,060 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 Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a dental hygiene grad in the state is $67,010, compared to a typical salary of $75,500 nationwide.

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

72 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
4,565 Total Students

88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.10%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $25,181.

64 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

77% of the teachers are full time. 78% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at Pitt.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
279 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $33,445. 17% of the teachers are full time.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,951 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,162. Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 15%.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,672 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,368 after earning their degree at this institution. 83% of students get financical aid.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,827 Total Students

30% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,581. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

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Harcum College

Bryn Mawr
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,150 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,718 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 33%.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
15,376 Total Students

In their early career, HACC grads earn an average salary of $32,598. The full-time teacher rate is 15%. Of all the students who attend this school, 86% get financial aid.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,369 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 84% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,301 a year. 25% of the teachers are full time.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,454 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $30,657 after graduation.

Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Careers in PA

Some of the careers dental hygiene majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 23% $79,920
Dental Hygienists 8% $66,070

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Dental Assisting/Assistant 56
Dental Laboratory Technology 7

View all majors related to Dental Hygiene/Hygienist

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