Dental Hygiene Schools in Iowa
In 2022-2023, 101 students earned their Dental Hygiene degrees in IA.
Gender Distribution
In Iowa, a dental hygiene major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of dental hygiene majors in Iowa is as follows:
- Asian: 2.0%
- Black or African American: 3.0%
- Hispanic or Latino: 13.9%
- White: 77.2%
- Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
- Other Races: 4.0%

Jobs for Dental Hygiene Grads in Iowa
In this state, there are 5,000 people employed in jobs related to a dental hygiene degree, compared to 414,630 nationwide.

Wages for Dental Hygiene Jobs in Iowa
A typical salary for a dental hygiene grad in the state is $68,870, compared to a typical salary of $75,500 nationwide.

Dental Hygiene Careers in IA
Some of the careers dental hygiene majors go into include:
Job Title | IA Job Growth | IA Median Salary |
---|---|---|
Health Specialties Professors | 25% | $131,150 |
Dental Hygienists | 17% | $69,730 |
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