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#1 #1 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. MCPHS University Boston, MA Each year, MCPHS University grants around 351 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Pharmacy, Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies, and Dental Hygiene/Hygienist....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 70 SAT Score 1,090–1,360 Est. Net Price * $37,182 Median Starting Salary $59,000
#2 #2 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. University of New England Biddeford, ME At the University of New England, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Biomedical Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 54 SAT Score 1,050–1,240 Est. Net Price * $38,675 Median Starting Salary $65,023
#3 #3 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Oregon Institute of Technology Klamath Falls, OR Each year, Oregon Institute of Technology awards around 103 degrees to students studying Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 58 SAT Score 1,060–1,290 Est. Net Price * $17,274 Median Starting Salary $55,320
#4 #4 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Pacific University Forest Grove, OR Each year, Pacific University awards about 42 degrees to those studying Kinesiology and Exercise Science, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 33 SAT Score 970–1,270 Est. Net Price * $34,809 Median Starting Salary $61,528
#5 #5 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT Each year, the University of Bridgeport grants about 136 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 36 SAT Score 880–1,120 Est. Net Price * $26,064 Median Starting Salary $58,063
#6 #6 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. West Liberty University West Liberty, WV At West Liberty University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 31 SAT Score 930–1,150 Est. Net Price * $14,203 Median Starting Salary $60,084
#7 #7 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Herzing University-Minneapolis St. Louis Park, MN Each year, Herzing University-Minneapolis awards about 105 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 34 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $15,275 Median Starting Salary $54,711
#8 #8 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI At the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Computer and Information Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Economics, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 18% Annual Degrees Awarded 38 SAT Score 1,370–1,530 Est. Net Price * $19,005 Median Starting Salary $56,852
#9 #9 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH Annually, Ohio State University-Main Campus awards around 794 degrees to students majoring in Finance, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 51% Annual Degrees Awarded 40 SAT Score 1,340–1,450 Est. Net Price * $19,575 Median Starting Salary $57,834
#10 #10 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD Each year, the University of South Dakota grants around 163 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 37 SAT Score 1,020–1,220 Est. Net Price * $18,466 Median Starting Salary $62,022
#11 #11 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Texas Woman's University Denton, TX At Texas Woman's University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, General Studies, Education, and General. In fact, Texas Woman's University awards 470 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 65 SAT Score 930–1,140 Est. Net Price * $10,763 Median Starting Salary $57,270
#12 #12 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Minnesota State University-Mankato Mankato, MN At Minnesota State University-Mankato, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 59 SAT Score 1,110–1,210 Est. Net Price * $17,227 Median Starting Salary $62,516
#13 #13 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI Every year, the University of Detroit Mercy grants around 216 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 1,040–1,270 Est. Net Price * $17,987 Median Starting Salary $57,066
#14 #14 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Pennsylvania College of Technology Williamsport, PA Annually, Pennsylvania College of Technology awards about 62 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $24,650 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#15 #15 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Wichita State University Wichita, KS Every year, Wichita State University grants about 272 degrees to those studying Elementary Education and Teaching, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 59 SAT Score 970–1,250 Est. Net Price * $14,184 Median Starting Salary $57,550
#16 #16 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA At Old Dominion University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other. In fact, Old Dominion University awards 313 degrees annually to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 74 SAT Score 1,110–1,290 Est. Net Price * $16,150 Median Starting Salary $56,807
#17 #17 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC At the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Behavioral Sciences, and Mass Communication/Media Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 19% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score 1,370–1,520 Est. Net Price * $11,140 Median Starting Salary $57,150
#18 #18 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN Annually, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis awards around 564 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 45 SAT Score 1,050–1,240 Est. Net Price * $11,592 Median Starting Salary $58,219
#19 #19 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Texas A&M University-College Station College Station, TX At Texas A&M University-College Station, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Biomedical Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score 1,160–1,390 Est. Net Price * $21,610 Median Starting Salary $57,406
#20 #20 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Tennessee Wesleyan University Athens, TN Every year, Tennessee Wesleyan University grants about 82 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 59% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 940–1,140 Est. Net Price * $16,414 Median Starting Salary $57,648
#21 #21 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. University of the Pacific Stockton, CA At the University of the Pacific, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 1,160–1,420 Est. Net Price * $30,975 Median Starting Salary $56,470
#22 #22 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. University of Minnesota Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN At the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, the most popular majors students pursue are Computer Science, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, the University of Minnesota Twin Cities awards 520 degrees per year to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score 1,290–1,420 Est. Net Price * $16,730 Median Starting Salary $60,118
#23 #23 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ Each year, Northern Arizona University awards about 462 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Psychology, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 55 SAT Score 990–1,190 Est. Net Price * $16,544 Median Starting Salary $58,506
#24 #24 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. New York University New York, NY Each year, New York University awards around 533 degrees to students majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 9% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,480–1,570 Est. Net Price * $30,730 Median Starting Salary $55,605
#25 #25 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Vermont Technical College Randolph, VT Annually, Vermont Technical College awards about 23 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Computer Software Engineering, and Dental Hygiene/Hygienist....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 860–1,060 Est. Net Price * $21,253 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#26 #26 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. University of New Haven West Haven, CT Annually, the University of New Haven grants about 237 degrees to those majoring in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score 1,090–1,260 Est. Net Price * $34,201 Median Starting Salary $64,102
#27 #27 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, MO At the University of Missouri-Kansas City, the three most popular college majors students study are Business/Commerce, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 30 SAT Score 1,090–1,350 Est. Net Price * $14,201 Median Starting Salary $55,786
#28 #28 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Eastern Washington University Cheney, WA Each year, Eastern Washington University awards about 121 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Exercise Physiology, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 42 SAT Score 890–1,100 Est. Net Price * $13,786 Median Starting Salary $58,403
#29 #29 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Augusta University Augusta, GA At Augusta University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science. In fact, Augusta University grants 193 degrees every year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score 1,020–1,240 Est. Net Price * $13,486 Median Starting Salary $56,800
#30 #30 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM At the University of New Mexico-Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 33 SAT Score 930–1,180 Est. Net Price * $7,528 Median Starting Salary $55,561
#31 #31 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. University of Louisiana at Monroe Monroe, LA Annually, the University of Louisiana at Monroe awards about 169 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score 1,020–1,200 Est. Net Price * $11,160 Median Starting Salary $56,871
#32 #32 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. University of Louisville Louisville, KY At the University of Louisville, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric. In fact, the University of Louisville awards 281 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score 1,020–1,280 Est. Net Price * $18,808 Median Starting Salary $57,339
#33 #33 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA At the University of Southern California, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 10% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,440–1,550 Est. Net Price * $41,496 Median Starting Salary $53,300
#34 #34 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Farmingdale State College Farmingdale, NY At Farmingdale State College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Science, Technology and Society, Computer Programming/Programmer, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 1,020–1,210 Est. Net Price * $8,224 Median Starting Salary $57,988
#35 #35 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA Annually, the University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus grants around 407 degrees to those studying Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 50% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,290–1,460 Est. Net Price * $24,338 Median Starting Salary $60,236
#36 #36 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Idaho State University Pocatello, ID At Idaho State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $12,353 Median Starting Salary $57,607
#37 #37 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN Annually, East Tennessee State University grants about 502 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Est. Net Price * $16,033 Median Starting Salary $56,399
#38 #38 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Clayton State University Morrow, GA At Clayton State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Community Psychology, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score 880–1,070 Est. Net Price * $9,397 Median Starting Salary $56,008
#39 #39 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, IL At Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, the most popular majors students pursue are Aviation/Airway Management and Operations, Trade and Industrial Teacher Education, and Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score 940–1,180 Est. Net Price * $16,131 Median Starting Salary $57,032
#40 #40 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. University of Mississippi University, MS At the University of Mississippi, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,070–1,310 Est. Net Price * $14,946 Median Starting Salary $57,637
#41 #41 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Weber State University Ogden, UT Annually, Weber State University awards around 441 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Selling Skills and Sales Operations, Computer Science, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 30 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $11,572 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#42 #42 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. University of Southern Indiana Evansville, IN Annually, the University of Southern Indiana grants about 110 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Est. Net Price * $14,066 Median Starting Salary $60,404
#43 #43 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH Each year, Youngstown State University grants about 151 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, General Studies, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 940–1,190 Est. Net Price * $11,740 Median Starting Salary $58,182
#44 #44 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. West Virginia University Morgantown, WV Each year, West Virginia University awards about 223 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,020–1,240 Est. Net Price * $13,691 Median Starting Salary $59,385
#45 #45 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA Every year, Virginia Commonwealth University grants about 502 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Health Teacher Education, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Est. Net Price * $22,852 Median Starting Salary $58,841
#46 #46 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI At the University of Hawaii at Manoa, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, the University of Hawaii at Manoa awards 216 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,030–1,260 Est. Net Price * $14,557 Median Starting Salary $56,789
#47 #47 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY Annually, Western Kentucky University grants about 170 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, General Studies, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 880–1,040 Est. Net Price * $12,054 Median Starting Salary $57,429
#48 #48 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Indiana University-Northwest Gary, IN Each year, Indiana University-Northwest grants about 64 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 950–1,180 Est. Net Price * $5,553 Median Starting Salary $58,513
#49 #49 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Indiana University-South Bend South Bend, IN At Indiana University-South Bend, the most popular majors students pursue are Business/Commerce, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health and Wellness, and General. In fact, Indiana University-South Bend grants 155 degrees per year to graduating Business/Commerce, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 980–1,180 Est. Net Price * $8,090 Median Starting Salary $59,186
#50 #50 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Regis College Weston, MA At Regis College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 860–1,070 Est. Net Price * $30,212 Median Starting Salary $60,965
#51 #51 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. University of Wyoming Laramie, WY Each year, the University of Wyoming awards around 148 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Elementary Education and Teaching, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,070–1,290 Est. Net Price * $13,299 Median Starting Salary $58,730
#52 #52 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Lewis University Romeoville, IL Every year, Lewis University awards around 114 degrees to students studying Computer Science, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Aviation/Airway Management and Operations....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,010–1,230 Est. Net Price * $19,472 Median Starting Salary $60,157
#53 #53 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI Each year, Ferris State University grants around 222 degrees to those majoring in Criminal Justice/Police Science, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 900–1,130 Est. Net Price * $13,154 Median Starting Salary $58,292
#54 #54 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Utah Valley University Orem, UT At Utah Valley University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,650 Median Starting Salary $57,772
#55 #55 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Utah Tech University Saint George, UT At Utah Tech University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $15,488 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#56 #56 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Metropolitan State University Saint Paul, MN Annually, Metropolitan State University awards about 207 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 890–1,140 Est. Net Price * $18,233 Median Starting Salary $56,241
#57 #57 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. University of Arkansas-Fort Smith Fort Smith, AR At the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Organizational Leadership, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 56% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Est. Net Price * $10,387 Median Starting Salary $56,558
#58 #58 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Marian University Fond Du Lac, WI At Marian University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer. In fact, Marian University awards 43 degrees every year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 930–1,110 Est. Net Price * $23,552 Median Starting Salary $61,885
#59 #59 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Midwestern State University Wichita Falls, TX Each year, Midwestern State University awards about 197 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 910–1,110 Est. Net Price * $11,798 Median Starting Salary $58,351
#60 #60 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Siena Heights University Adrian, MI At Siena Heights University, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 890–1,110 Est. Net Price * $17,740 Median Starting Salary $58,326
#61 #61 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage, AK Every year, the University of Alaska Anchorage awards around 125 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Public Health, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 890–1,090 Est. Net Price * $13,931 Median Starting Salary $57,143
#62 #62 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Rhode Island College Providence, RI Each year, Rhode Island College awards around 150 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Social Work, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 860–1,160 Est. Net Price * $11,549 Median Starting Salary $59,044
#63 #63 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. University of Maine at Augusta Augusta, ME Every year, the University of Maine at Augusta grants around 94 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $11,569 Median Starting Salary $55,957
#64 #64 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Tennessee State University Nashville, TN At Tennessee State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 880–1,040 Est. Net Price * $9,231 Median Starting Salary $56,304
#65 #65 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 * $9,665 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#66 #66 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Careers Unlimited Orem, UT Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 58 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#67 #67 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 * $9,426 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#68 #68 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Pierce College District Lakewood, WA Every year, Pierce College District grants around 28 degrees to students majoring in Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $10,851 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#69 #69 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Tyler Junior College Tyler, TX At Tyler Junior College, only two majors are offered: Health/Health Care Administration/Management, and Dental Hygiene/Hygienist....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $9,148 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#70 #70 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 * $9,526 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#71 #71 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center Oklahoma City, OK Each year, the University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center awards about 297 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 47 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $59,148
#72 #72 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. West Coast University-Orange County Anaheim, CA At West Coast University-Orange County, only three majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, and Health/Health Care......view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 62 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $36,263 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#73 #73 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Truckee Meadows Community College Reno, NV Every year, Truckee Meadows Community College grants around 14 degrees to those studying Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $10,768 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#74 #74 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Clark College Vancouver, WA Each year, Clark College grants around 23 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $11,547 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#75 #75 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia Visalia, CA At San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia, only three majors are offered: Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, and Dental......view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 31 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $28,857 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#76 #76 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Lake Washington Institute of Technology Kirkland, WA At Lake Washington Institute of Technology, the most popular majors students pursue are Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, Computer Programming/Programmer, General, Public Health, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,545 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#77 #77 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans New Orleans, LA Annually, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans awards around 249 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 37 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $59,184
#78 #78 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Pueblo Community College Pueblo, CO At Pueblo Community College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, Pueblo Community College awards 8 degrees annually to Dental Hygiene/Hygienist majors....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $10,969 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#79 #79 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Loma Linda University Loma Linda, CA At Loma Linda University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, and Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 35 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $59,176
#80 #80 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Little Rock, AR At the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, the three most popular college majors students study are Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist....view more 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 At Georgia Highlands College, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, and Health/Health Care Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score 830–1,010 Est. Net Price * $6,779 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 Each year, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center grants about 150 degrees to those studying Pharmaceutical Sciences, the institution’s most popular major....view more 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 At Yakima Valley College, the most popular majors students study are Early Childhood Education and Teaching, Business Administration and Management, General, and Dental Hygiene/Hygienist. In fact, Yakima Valley College awards 36 degrees every year to Early Childhood Education and Teaching majors....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $12,326 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 At The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, only two majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Dental Hygiene/Hygienist....view more 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 Each year, South College awards about 275 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $16,584 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#86 #86 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. University of Nebraska Medical Center Omaha, NE At the University of Nebraska Medical Center, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer, and Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist....view more 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 At Columbia Basin College, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Project Management....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $10,348 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#88 #88 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S. Plaza College Forest Hills, NY At Plaza College, only three majors are offered: Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, and Dental......view more Acceptance Rate 30% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $17,923 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 At Concorde Career College-Kansas City, only three majors are offered: Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Dental......view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $27,806 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 At The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (Emt Paramedic), and Dental Hygiene/Hygienist....view more Acceptance Rate -- 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 At the University of Maryland- Baltimore, only three majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, and Clinical Laboratory......view more 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 At the College of Southern Nevada, the most popular majors students pursue are Project Management, Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist, and Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist. In fact, the College of Southern Nevada awards 91 degrees per year to Project Management majors....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $7,293 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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#1 Best College for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in the U.S.

85%

70

1,090–1,360

$37,182

$59,000

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

89%

54

1,050–1,240

$38,675

$65,023

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

92%

58

1,060–1,290

$17,274

$55,320

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

92%

33

970–1,270

$34,809

$61,528

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

65%

36

880–1,120

$26,064

$58,063

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

72%

31

930–1,150

$14,203

$60,084

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

94%

34

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$15,275

$54,711

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

18%

38

1,370–1,530

$19,005

$56,852

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

51%

40

1,340–1,450

$19,575

$57,834

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

99%

37

1,020–1,220

$18,466

$62,022

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

95%

65

930–1,140

$10,763

$57,270

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

91%

59

1,110–1,210

$17,227

$62,516

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

80%

25

1,040–1,270

$17,987

$57,066

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