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Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Schools in Texas

619 students earned Dental Hygiene degrees in Texas in the <nil> year.

In terms of popularity, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist is the 14th most popular major in the state out of a total 139 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 438
Bachelor’s Degree 175
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 6
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 6

Gender Distribution

In Texas, 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 Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.6%
  • Black or African American: 4.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 38.0%
  • White: 40.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 7.4%
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Jobs for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Grads in Texas

27,780 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 Texas

In this state, dental hygiene grads earn an average of $75,300. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,500.

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

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
16,338 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,726. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
650 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,681. The student loan default rate of 2.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 26 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#3

Del Mar College

Corpus Christi
42 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,395 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,224. 100% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 5.30% which is lower than average.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
488 Total Students

26 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,317 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,796 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 5 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $77,497 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,913 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time. The 6.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. 78% of students get financical aid.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
922 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.90% which is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $22,878. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

#8

Howard College

Big Spring
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,050 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,456. The student loan default rate is 3.50% which is lower than average.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
72,530 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. The student loan default rate of 0.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public school has an average net price of $20,976.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,487 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 37%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,086. The student loan default rate of 1.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Careers in TX

Some of the careers dental hygiene majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 28% $107,590
Dental Hygienists 22% $75,640

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Dental Assisting/Assistant 42

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