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

Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of dental hygiene majors in North Carolina is as follows:
- Asian: 4.5%
- Black or African American: 6.0%
- Hispanic or Latino: 13.9%
- White: 68.0%
- Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
- Other Races: 6.4%

Jobs for Dental Hygiene Grads in North Carolina
There are 16,760 people in the state and 414,630 people in the nation working in dental hygiene jobs.

Wages for Dental Hygiene Jobs in North Carolina
In this state, dental hygiene grads earn an average of $69,500. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,500.

Dental Hygiene Careers in NC
Some of the careers dental hygiene majors go into include:
Job Title | NC Job Growth | NC Median Salary |
---|---|---|
Health Specialties Professors | 28% | $105,520 |
Dental Hygienists | 24% | $70,720 |
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