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Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Schools in Utah

203 students earned Dental Hygiene degrees in Utah in the 2020-2021 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 143
Associate Degree 60

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: 2.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.9%
  • White: 89.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 3.4%
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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
119 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,314 after earning their degree at this institution.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
29,596 Total Students

The 4.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.93 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 95% are considered full time.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
40,936 Total Students

74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,955.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
539 Total Students

In their early career, Fortis College - Salt Lake City grads earn an average salary of $27,445. This private school has an average net price of $25,128. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 22% are considered full time.

#5

Dixie State University

Saint George
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
22% Graduation Rate
12,043 Total Students

The 8.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 39% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.59 years to graduate.

#5

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
27,293 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 23% are considered full time. The 9.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,969 after earning their degree at this institution.

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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