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Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Schools in Utah

224 students earned Dental Hygiene degrees in Utah in the <nil> year.

As a degree choice, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist is the 10th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Majors in Utah

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 137
Associate Degree 87

Gender Distribution

In Utah, 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 Utah is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.6%
  • Black or African American: 0.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.7%
  • White: 85.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 4.0%
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Jobs for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Grads in Utah

4,980 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 Utah

In this state, dental hygiene grads earn an average of $69,490. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,500.

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There are 6 colleges in Utah that offer dental hygiene degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
117 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $37,177 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
29,774 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.93 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,734 a year. The 1.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
41,262 Total Students

46% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.10%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,837 a year.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
490 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.30%. This private institution charges an average net price of $25,248.

#5

Dixie State University

Saint George
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
12,266 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time. 88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.59 years to graduate.

#5

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
27,225 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,500 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Careers in UT

Some of the careers dental hygiene majors go into include:

Job Title UT Job Growth UT Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 64% $114,560
Dental Hygienists 28% $71,380

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

Major Annual Graduates in UT
Dental Assisting/Assistant 1

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