Dental hygienist was ranked #24 in the U.S. News & World Report "100 Best Jobs" list in 2020.
Source: U.S. News & World Report
Median annual pay for dental hygienists was $78,000 in 2021.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
There are 327entry-level dental hygiene programs.
Source: American Dental Education Association
First-year enrollment in dental hygiene programs fell by about 7% for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Source: Health Policy Institute