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Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Schools in Texas

In 2020-2021, 583 students earned their Dental Hygiene degrees in TX.

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 398
Bachelor’s Degree 183
Master’s Degree 2

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: 10.6%
  • Black or African American: 2.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 34.1%
  • White: 42.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 9.3%
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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
16,433 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.59 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. 98% of the teachers are full time.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
545 Total Students

An average student at Concorde Career College - Dallas will pay a net price of $23,291. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. 26 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#3

Del Mar College

Corpus Christi
42 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,678 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,630. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 76% of students receive it.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
519 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 86% of students receive it. An average student at Concorde Career College - San Antonio will pay a net price of $26,314. Graduates earn an average $29,960 after graduation.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,608 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 59%. Graduates earn an average $70,514 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 5 to 1.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,749 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 45% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,497 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
876 Total Students

The 7.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 76% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 51% are considered full time.

#8

Howard College

Big Spring
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,674 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $6,650. 100% of the teachers are full time.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
70,418 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,342 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending Texas A&M College Station will pay a net price of $18,919. The average student takes 4.36 years to complete their degree at Texas A&M College Station.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,417 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $30,796 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.90%.

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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