Dental Hygienist Schools
In Detroit, Michigan
There are 2 dental hygienist schools in Detroit for faculty to choose from. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the dental hygienist academic community in Detroit, and the future trends. Academia in dental hygienist includes dental hygienist training at the following levels:
- Associates degree in Dental Hygienist
- Bachelors degree in Dental Hygienist
Statistics
Professional Trends
Detroit Vs. Michigan Dental Hygienist Employment
| Detroit | 1,190 |
| Michigan | 8,570 |
Exactly 1,190 of the 8,570 dental hygienists employed in Michigan, work in Detroit. There has been a 6% decline in the number of dental hygienists in Detroit between the years 2006 and 2010. Overall employment in Detroit has increased.
Detroit Vs. Michigan Dental Hygienist employment growth
| 8,480 | 8,630 | 8,830 | 8,970 | 8,570 |
| 1,270 | 1,130 | 1,260 | 1,230 | 1,190 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Michigan
- Dark Yellow: Detroit
Dental Hygienist VS. All professions salaries in Detroit
| $60,960 | $62,110 | $61,820 | $62,420 | $62,970 |
| $46,670 | $47,590 | $46,920 | $46,900 | $47,530 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Dental Hygienist in Detroit
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Detroit
Salaries for dental hygienists in Detroit have increased. Detroit dental hygienists made $62,970 per year, on average, in 2010. Four years earlier in 2006, the average salary for dental hygienists in Detroit was $60,960 per year. This growth is slower than the salary trend for all careers in Detroit.
Salary percentiles for Dental hygienists in Detroit
10th percentile |
$54,070 |
25th percentile |
$58,610 |
50th percentile |
$63,840 |
75th percentile |
$69,270 |
90th percentile |
$73,680 |
Dental hygienists in Detroit make a median yearly salary of $63,840. The difference in pay between the dental hygienists in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 36%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $54,070 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $73,680 per year.
Average Salaries for Dental hygienists and related professions in Detroit
Public Health |
$61,600 |
Dental Hygienist |
$62,970 |
Health Science |
$64,337 |
Dental hygienist salaries in Detroit are, on average, lower than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Dental Hygienist schools in Detroit
There are 2 accredited dental hygienist schools in the city. Many of Detroit's dental hygienists are graduates of one of these schools.
Dental Hygienist Programs Offered In Detroit
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
1 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 2 |
There are a total of 2 degree and certificate programs in dental hygienist offered by Detroit's dental hygienist schools.
Student Completed Dental Hygienist Degrees In Detroit
associate |
24 |
bachelor |
30 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 54 |
Approximately 54 students completed dental hygienist courses in 2010.