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#1 #1 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. New York University New York, NY Generally, New York University is a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 12% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,470–1,570 Est. Net Price * $29,499 Median Starting Salary $55,605
#2 #2 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA the University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,300–1,470 Est. Net Price * $24,286 Median Starting Salary $60,236
#3 #3 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. University of New Haven West Haven, CT the University of New Haven is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score 1,090–1,270 Est. Net Price * $33,135 Median Starting Salary $64,102
#4 #4 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT Generally, the University of Bridgeport is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 36 SAT Score 940–1,160 Est. Net Price * $28,470 Median Starting Salary $58,063
#5 #5 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. West Liberty University West Liberty, WV Overall, West Liberty University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 31 SAT Score 670–890 Est. Net Price * $13,788 Median Starting Salary $60,084
#6 #6 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Regis College Weston, MA In general, Regis College is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 860–1,070 Est. Net Price * $30,014 Median Starting Salary $60,965
#7 #7 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Tennessee State University Nashville, TN Tennessee State University is a fairly selective school. The school receives approximately 4,810 applications... Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 880–1,040 Est. Net Price * $11,986 Median Starting Salary $56,304
#8 #8 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Farmingdale State College Farmingdale, NY Farmingdale State College is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 1,010–1,180 Est. Net Price * $8,111 Median Starting Salary $57,988
#9 #9 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Pennsylvania College of Technology Williamsport, PA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $23,030 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#10 #10 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI In general, Ferris State University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 920–1,150 Est. Net Price * $13,978 Median Starting Salary $58,292
#11 #11 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Weber State University Ogden, UT Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 30 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $10,525 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#12 #12 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. University of Maine at Augusta Augusta, ME Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $9,973 Median Starting Salary $55,957
#13 #13 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Vermont Technical College Randolph, VT Vermont Technical College is a highly selective school. The school receives roughly 900 applications each... Acceptance Rate 50% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 860–1,060 Est. Net Price * $19,426 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#14 #14 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY Western Kentucky University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 970–1,210 Est. Net Price * $12,625 Median Starting Salary $57,429
#15 #15 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Utah Valley University Orem, UT Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $9,346 Median Starting Salary $57,772
#16 #16 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI Generally, the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 18% Annual Degrees Awarded 38 SAT Score 1,370–1,530 Est. Net Price * $19,318 Median Starting Salary $56,852
#17 #17 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH Ohio State University-Main Campus is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 53% Annual Degrees Awarded 40 SAT Score 1,340–1,450 Est. Net Price * $19,582 Median Starting Salary $57,834
#18 #18 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. MCPHS University Boston, MA MCPHS University is a non selective school. They receive 5,698 applications every admission cycle . Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 70 SAT Score 1,100–1,380 Est. Net Price * $38,776 Median Starting Salary $59,000
#19 #19 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. University of New England Biddeford, ME In general, the University of New England is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 54 SAT Score 1,050–1,240 Est. Net Price * $38,809 Median Starting Salary $65,023
#20 #20 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is known for being a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 17% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score 1,370–1,520 Est. Net Price * $10,614 Median Starting Salary $57,150
#21 #21 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Oregon Institute of Technology Klamath Falls, OR Overall, Oregon Institute of Technology is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 58 SAT Score 1,080–1,290 Est. Net Price * $17,283 Median Starting Salary $55,320
#22 #22 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Foothill College Los Altos Hills, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 76 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $11,013 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#23 #23 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Careers Unlimited Orem, UT Acceptance Rate 29% Annual Degrees Awarded 58 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#24 #24 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. West Los Angeles College Culver City, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 58 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $11,800 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#25 #25 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA Overall, Old Dominion University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 74 SAT Score 1,100–1,260 Est. Net Price * $16,098 Median Starting Salary $56,807
#26 #26 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Minnesota State University-Mankato Mankato, MN Minnesota State University-Mankato is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 59 SAT Score 970–1,140 Est. Net Price * $16,809 Median Starting Salary $62,516
#27 #27 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Texas A&M University-College Station College Station, TX Texas A&M University-College Station is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score 1,170–1,400 Est. Net Price * $20,375 Median Starting Salary $57,406
#28 #28 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. University of Minnesota Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN Generally, the University of Minnesota Twin Cities is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score 1,290–1,450 Est. Net Price * $16,018 Median Starting Salary $60,118
#29 #29 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN In general, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 45 SAT Score 1,060–1,260 Est. Net Price * $11,462 Median Starting Salary $58,219
#30 #30 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Texas Woman's University Denton, TX In general, Texas Woman's University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 65 SAT Score 930–1,140 Est. Net Price * $11,682 Median Starting Salary $57,270
#31 #31 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ Northern Arizona University is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 55 SAT Score 990–1,190 Est. Net Price * $17,115 Median Starting Salary $58,506
#32 #32 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Wichita State University Wichita, KS Generally, Wichita State University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 59 SAT Score 1,010–1,250 Est. Net Price * $13,553 Median Starting Salary $57,550
#33 #33 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Pacific University Forest Grove, OR Pacific University is a non selective school. They receive roughly 2,760 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 33 SAT Score 1,030–1,300 Est. Net Price * $33,472 Median Starting Salary $61,528
#34 #34 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD Overall, the University of South Dakota is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 37 SAT Score 1,010–1,220 Est. Net Price * $18,378 Median Starting Salary $62,022
#35 #35 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA In general, the University of Southern California is a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 12% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,450–1,550 Est. Net Price * $36,808 Median Starting Salary $53,300
#36 #36 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. University of the Pacific Stockton, CA In general, the University of the Pacific is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 1,150–1,440 Est. Net Price * $28,164 Median Starting Salary $56,470
#37 #37 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI In general, the University of Detroit Mercy is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 980–1,220 Est. Net Price * $18,197 Median Starting Salary $57,066
#38 #38 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM the University of New Mexico-Main Campus is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 33 SAT Score 970–1,210 Est. Net Price * $10,633 Median Starting Salary $55,561
#39 #39 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, MO In general, the University of Missouri-Kansas City is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 30 SAT Score 1,090–1,380 Est. Net Price * $14,739 Median Starting Salary $55,786
#40 #40 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Eastern Washington University Cheney, WA Overall, Eastern Washington University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 42 SAT Score 890–1,100 Est. Net Price * $12,827 Median Starting Salary $58,403
#41 #41 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. University of Louisville Louisville, KY the University of Louisville is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score 1,020–1,280 Est. Net Price * $19,327 Median Starting Salary $57,339
#42 #42 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN East Tennessee State University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Est. Net Price * $14,350 Median Starting Salary $56,399
#43 #43 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Augusta University Augusta, GA Augusta University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score 1,020–1,220 Est. Net Price * $13,572 Median Starting Salary $56,800
#44 #44 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. University of Mississippi University, MS Generally, the University of Mississippi is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,100–1,320 Est. Net Price * $14,289 Median Starting Salary $57,637
#45 #45 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. University of Louisiana at Monroe Monroe, LA the University of Louisiana at Monroe is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score 1,050–1,230 Est. Net Price * $11,353 Median Starting Salary $56,871
#46 #46 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, IL Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score 930–1,180 Est. Net Price * $16,990 Median Starting Salary $57,032
#47 #47 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. West Virginia University Morgantown, WV West Virginia University is a non selective school. They receive roughly 18,200 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,020–1,230 Est. Net Price * $12,202 Median Starting Salary $59,385
#48 #48 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA Virginia Commonwealth University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,040–1,300 Est. Net Price * $21,294 Median Starting Salary $58,841
#49 #49 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Pierce College District Lakewood, WA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,495 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#50 #50 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI the University of Hawaii at Manoa is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 990–1,210 Est. Net Price * $13,639 Median Starting Salary $56,789
#51 #51 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. University of Southern Indiana Evansville, IN the University of Southern Indiana is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 1,050–1,240 Est. Net Price * $14,443 Median Starting Salary $60,404
#52 #52 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH Overall, Youngstown State University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 950–1,180 Est. Net Price * $11,900 Median Starting Salary $58,182
#53 #53 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Tyler Junior College Tyler, TX Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $10,375 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#54 #54 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Idaho State University Pocatello, ID Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $12,425 Median Starting Salary $57,607
#55 #55 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Herzing University-Minneapolis St. Louis Park, MN Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 34 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $19,527 Median Starting Salary $54,711
#56 #56 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Lewis University Romeoville, IL Lewis University is a fairly selective school. They receive about 4,750 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,030–1,240 Est. Net Price * $19,184 Median Starting Salary $60,157
#57 #57 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Clayton State University Morrow, GA Overall, Clayton State University is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 56% Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score 890–1,100 Est. Net Price * $9,792 Median Starting Salary $56,008
#58 #58 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Community College of Denver Denver, CO Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $9,633 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#59 #59 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Tennessee Wesleyan University Athens, TN In general, Tennessee Wesleyan University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 970–1,180 Est. Net Price * $13,591 Median Starting Salary $57,648
#60 #60 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. University of Wyoming Laramie, WY Overall, the University of Wyoming is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,070–1,290 Est. Net Price * $12,819 Median Starting Salary $58,730
#61 #61 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center Oklahoma City, OK Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 47 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $59,148
#62 #62 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. West Coast University-Orange County Anaheim, CA Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 62 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $27,933 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#63 #63 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Truckee Meadows Community College Reno, NV Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $7,966 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#64 #64 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Clark College Vancouver, WA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,670 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#65 #65 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia Visalia, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 31 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $25,264 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#66 #66 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Metropolitan State University Saint Paul, MN Metropolitan State University is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,080–1,240 Est. Net Price * $19,347 Median Starting Salary $56,241
#67 #67 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Indiana University-South Bend South Bend, IN Indiana University-South Bend is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 970–1,190 Est. Net Price * $8,785 Median Starting Salary $59,186
#68 #68 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Lake Washington Institute of Technology Kirkland, WA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $9,694 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#69 #69 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans New Orleans, LA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 37 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $59,184
#70 #70 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. University of Arkansas-Fort Smith Fort Smith, AR the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 56% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Est. Net Price * $10,705 Median Starting Salary $56,558
#71 #71 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Siena Heights University Adrian, MI Siena Heights University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 970–1,190 Est. Net Price * $20,074 Median Starting Salary $58,326
#72 #72 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Indiana University-Northwest Gary, IN In general, Indiana University-Northwest is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 970–1,180 Est. Net Price * $6,553 Median Starting Salary $58,513
#73 #73 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Pueblo Community College Pueblo, CO Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $10,994 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#74 #74 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Marian University Fond Du Lac, WI Overall, Marian University is a fairly selective school. They receive 1,262 applications every year . Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 930–1,110 Est. Net Price * $25,394 Median Starting Salary $61,885
#75 #75 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Utah Tech University Saint George, UT Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $14,589 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#76 #76 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Loma Linda University Loma Linda, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 35 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $59,176
#77 #77 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Rhode Island College Providence, RI Overall, Rhode Island College is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 870–1,110 Est. Net Price * $11,014 Median Starting Salary $59,044
#78 #78 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Midwestern State University Wichita Falls, TX Generally, Midwestern State University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 910–1,110 Est. Net Price * $11,361 Median Starting Salary $58,351
#79 #79 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage, AK Generally, the University of Alaska Anchorage is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 890–1,090 Est. Net Price * $15,609 Median Starting Salary $57,143
#80 #80 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Little Rock, AR Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 31 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $59,199
#81 #81 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Georgia Highlands College Rome, GA Georgia Highlands College is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score 830–1,010 Est. Net Price * $6,055 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#82 #82 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. The University of Tennessee Health Science Center Memphis, TN Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $59,161
#83 #83 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Yakima Valley College Yakima, WA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $10,036 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#84 #84 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Houston, TX Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $59,297
#85 #85 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. South College Knoxville, TN Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $14,831 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#86 #86 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. University of Nebraska Medical Center Omaha, NE Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $59,163
#87 #87 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Columbia Basin College Pasco, WA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $11,421 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#88 #88 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Plaza College Forest Hills, NY Acceptance Rate 30% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $17,178 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#89 #89 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Concorde Career College-Kansas City Kansas City, MO Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $23,393 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#90 #90 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio San Antonio, TX Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $59,204
#91 #91 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. University of Maryland- Baltimore Baltimore, MD Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $59,206
#92 #92 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. College of Southern Nevada Las Vegas, NV Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $7,685 Median Starting Salary $59,213
*The estimated net prices above are College Raptor’s estimate. Please contact the college financial aid office for actual net cost figures.

About Dental Hygiene/Hygienist

Dental Hygiene/Hygienist programs prepare individuals to clean teeth and apply preventive materials, provide oral health education and treatment counseling to patients, identify oral pathologies and injuries, and manage dental hygiene practices. Includes instruction in dental anatomy, microbiology, and pathology; dental hygiene theory and techniques; cleaning equipment operation and maintenance; dental materials; radiology; patient education and counseling; office management; supervised clinical training; and professional standards.

Of the 2,516 Dental Hygiene/Hygienist degrees granted each year at the Bachelors degree level, 5% percent of whom are men and the other 95% percent are women. Did you know that California has more students being awarded a degree in Dental Hygiene/Hygienist than any other state in the US? In fact, California granted 288 degrees last year! The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene/Hygienist is $65,400.

Popularity of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Degrees in the U.S.

This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.

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Careers

The highest paying careers for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist majors include Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary, Dental Hygienists . But, another thing to consider is how much demand there is for certain jobs. Positions that are in high need that a degree in Dental Hygiene/Hygienist can prepare you for are Dental Hygienists, Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary .

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

2,516

Female Students

2,390 (94%)

Male Students

126 (5%)

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Dental Hygiene/Hygienist

#1 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S.

12%

20

1,470–1,570

$29,499

$55,605

#2 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S.

49%

13

1,300–1,470

$24,286

$60,236

#3 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S.

91%

27

1,090–1,270

$33,135

$64,102

#4 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S.

82%

36

940–1,160

$28,470

$58,063

#5 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S.

74%

31

670–890

$13,788

$60,084

#6 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S.

89%

8

860–1,070

$30,014

$60,965

#7 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S.

65%

1

880–1,040

$11,986

$56,304

#8 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S.

73%

25

1,010–1,180

$8,111

$57,988

#9 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S.

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26

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$23,030

$59,213

#10 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S.

88%

15

920–1,150

$13,978

$58,292

#11 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S.

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30

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$10,525

$59,213

#12 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S.

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5

--

$9,973

$55,957

#13 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S.

50%

10

860–1,060

$19,426

$59,213

#14 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S.