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Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Schools in South Carolina

119 students earned Dental Hygiene degrees in South Carolina in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist is the 11th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Majors in South Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 119

Gender Distribution

In South 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 South Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.5%
  • Black or African American: 10.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.6%
  • White: 68.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 11.8%
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Jobs for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Grads in South Carolina

5,880 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 South Carolina

A typical salary for a dental hygiene grad in the state is $61,440, compared to a typical salary of $75,500 nationwide.

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

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,536 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 44%. Graduates earn an average $31,339 after graduation.

#2

Midlands Technical College

West Columbia
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,794 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $30,267 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 40%.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,650 Total Students

In their early career, Trident Technical College grads earn an average salary of $30,317. 94% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 50%.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,409 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 53% are considered full time. 89% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $27,672 a year.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,315 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $24,911 after graduation. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $1,958. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time.

Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Careers in SC

Some of the careers dental hygiene majors go into include:

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 28% $57,530
Dental Hygienists 21% $60,240

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