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Dental Hygiene in Michigan

Dental Hygiene Schools in Michigan

280 Dental Hygiene students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Dental Hygiene is the 71st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Dental Hygiene Majors in Michigan

Dental Hygiene majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 199
Bachelor’s Degree 79
Master’s Degree 2

Gender Distribution

In Michigan, a dental hygiene major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of dental hygiene majors in Michigan is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.1%
  • Black or African American: 6.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.4%
  • White: 75.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.6%
  • Other Races: 7.5%
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Jobs for Dental Hygiene Grads in Michigan

14,950 people in the state and 414,630 in the nation are employed in jobs related to dental hygiene.

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Wages for Dental Hygiene Jobs in Michigan

In this state, dental hygiene grads earn an average of $64,130. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,500.

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There are 10 colleges in Michigan that offer dental hygiene degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
11,165 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. 72% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.51 years.

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53 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
47,907 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.16 years to graduate. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,792.

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#3

Baker College

Owosso
38 Degrees in Major Awarded
16% Graduation Rate
6,028 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $12,920. It takes the average student 4.70 years to graduate.

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34 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,107 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,199. The full-time teacher rate is 41%. 58% of students get financical aid.

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26 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
4,987 Total Students

The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at Detroit Mercy. This private institution charges an average net price of $16,196. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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25 Degrees in Major Awarded
14,511 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 71% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1.

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24 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,920 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $7,798.

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17 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,656 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,655. The full-time teacher rate is 18%. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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17 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,469 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,759. The full-time teacher rate is 99%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1.

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#10

Delta College

University Center
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,954 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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Dental Hygiene Careers in MI

Some of the careers dental hygiene majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 25% $116,590
Dental Hygienists 20% $64,660

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to dental hygiene.

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Dental Assisting/Assistant 58

View all majors related to Dental Hygiene

View Nationwide Dental Hygiene Report

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