Master’s Degrees in Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
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Education Levels of Dental Hygiene Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 106 people earned their master's degree in dental hygiene. This earns it the #496 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in dental hygiene at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 106 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
Earnings of Dental Hygiene Majors With Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for dental hygiene majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for dental hygiene students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in dental hygiene. About 94.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 6 |
| Women | 100 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of dental hygiene master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 61 |
| International Students | 2 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 14 |
Most Popular Dental Hygiene Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 17 colleges that offer a master’s degree in dental hygiene. Learn more about the most popular 17 below:
The most popular school in the United States for dental hygiene students seekinga master's degree is Old Dominion University. Roughly 24,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,239 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,519 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their master's degree in dental hygiene from Old Dominion. Around 51% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in dental hygiene. Each year, around 7,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,060 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,850 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in dental hygiene from MCPHS University. Of these students, 95% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for dental hygiene majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Bridgeport. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,860 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,096 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in dental hygiene from UBridgeport. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for dental hygiene majors who are seeking their master's degree is Eastern Washington University. Roughly 12,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,104 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in dental hygiene from EWU. Of these students, 88% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for dental hygiene majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,006 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in dental hygiene from UMN Twin Cities. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in dental hygiene. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,454 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,894 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in dental hygiene from U-M. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for dental hygiene majors who are seeking their master's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,525 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,092 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in dental hygiene from Ohio State. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
West Liberty University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in dental hygiene. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,080 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in dental hygiene from West Liberty University.
University of Missouri - Kansas City comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in dental hygiene. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,999 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,660 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in dental hygiene from UMKC.
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References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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