Dental Hygiene Schools in Colorado
118 Dental Hygiene students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.
Gender Distribution
In Colorado, a dental hygiene major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of dental hygiene majors in Colorado is as follows:
- Asian: 7.6%
- Black or African American: 3.4%
- Hispanic or Latino: 23.7%
- White: 53.4%
- Non-Resident Alien: 1.7%
- Other Races: 10.2%

Jobs for Dental Hygiene Grads in Colorado
10,280 people in the state and 414,630 in the nation are employed in jobs related to dental hygiene.

Wages for Dental Hygiene Jobs in Colorado
In this state, dental hygiene grads earn an average of $84,510. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,500.

Dental Hygiene Careers in CO
Some of the careers dental hygiene majors go into include:
Job Title | CO Job Growth | CO Median Salary |
---|---|---|
Health Specialties Professors | 36% | $116,840 |
Dental Hygienists | 19% | $86,850 |
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