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

Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of dental hygiene majors in New Jersey is as follows:
- Asian: 18.7%
- Black or African American: 5.5%
- Hispanic or Latino: 22.0%
- White: 47.3%
- Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
- Other Races: 5.5%

Jobs for Dental Hygiene Grads in New Jersey
In this state, there are 10,710 people employed in jobs related to a dental hygiene degree, compared to 414,630 nationwide.

Wages for Dental Hygiene Jobs in New Jersey
Dental Hygiene grads earn an average of $85,860 in the state and $75,500 nationwide.

Dental Hygiene Careers in NJ
Some of the careers dental hygiene majors go into include:
Job Title | NJ Job Growth | NJ Median Salary |
---|---|---|
Health Specialties Professors | 21% | $92,890 |
Dental Hygienists | 13% | $88,300 |
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