Dental Hygiene Schools in Alabama
64 students earned Dental Hygiene degrees in Alabama in the 2022-2023 year.
Gender Distribution
In Alabama, a dental hygiene major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of dental hygiene majors in Alabama is as follows:
- Asian: 1.6%
- Black or African American: 20.3%
- Hispanic or Latino: 15.6%
- White: 53.1%
- Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
- Other Races: 7.8%

Jobs for Dental Hygiene Grads in Alabama
There are 5,450 people in the state and 414,630 people in the nation working in dental hygiene jobs.

Wages for Dental Hygiene Jobs in Alabama
A typical salary for a dental hygiene grad in the state is $46,500, compared to a typical salary of $75,500 nationwide.

Dental Hygiene Careers in AL
Some of the careers dental hygiene majors go into include:
Job Title | AL Job Growth | AL Median Salary |
---|---|---|
Health Specialties Professors | 35% | $95,190 |
Dental Hygienists | 18% | $46,920 |
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