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2023 Most Well Attended Dental Hygiene Major in the Middle Atlantic Region

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Most Well Attended Dental Hygiene Major in the Middle Atlantic Region

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Most Well Attended Dental Hygiene Major in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.

Dental Hygiene/Hygienist is the 98th most popular major in the country with 8,807 degrees awarded in 2020-2021.

Across the Middle Atlantic region, there were 1,163 dental hygiene/hygienist graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

For this year’s “Most Well Attended Dental Hygiene Major in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking, we looked at 38 colleges that offer a degree in dental hygiene/hygienist. This ranking identifies schools that graduate the most students in dental hygiene/hygienist.

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Most Well Attended Dental Hygiene Major in the Middle Atlantic Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for middle atlantic region dental hygiene students.

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Plaza College
Forest Hills, New York

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Plaza College. The school came in at #1 for the Most Well Attended Dental Hygiene Major in the Middle Atlantic Region. Plaza College is located in Forest Hills, New York and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 87 ’s dental hygiene degrees to qualified students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Dental Hygiene/Hygienist at Plaza College

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New York University
New York, New York

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend New York University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Dental Hygiene Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. NYU is a large private not-for-profit school situated in New York, New York. It awarded 80 ’s dental hygiene degrees in 2020-2021.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 90%.

Read full report on Dental Hygiene/Hygienist at New York University

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Eastern International College - Jersey City. The school came in at #3 for the Most Well Attended Dental Hygiene Major in the Middle Atlantic Region. Eastern International College - Jersey City is a small school located in Jersey City, New Jersey that handed out 77 ’s dental hygiene degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Dental Hygiene/Hygienist at Eastern International College - Jersey City

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Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport, Pennsylvania

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Pennsylvania College of Technology. The school came in at #4 for the Most Well Attended Dental Hygiene Major in the Middle Atlantic Region. Pennsylvania College of Technology is a small public school situated in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. It awarded 72 ’s dental hygiene degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Dental Hygiene/Hygienist at Pennsylvania College of Technology

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend New York City College of Technology. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Dental Hygiene Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Brooklyn, New York is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s dental hygiene degrees to 65 students in 2020-2021.

Full City Tech Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Report

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With a ranking of #6, University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Dental Hygiene Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. This large school is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 64 ’s dental hygiene degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 93%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Pitt Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Report

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Middlesex County College
Edison, New Jersey

Middlesex County College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Dental Hygiene Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in Edison, New Jersey, this medium-sized public school handed out 51 diplomas to qualified ’s dental hygiene students in 2020-2021.

Full Middlesex County College Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Report

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With a ranking of #8, Hostos Community College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Dental Hygiene Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Hostos Community College is located in Bronx, New York and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 44 ’s dental hygiene degrees to qualified students.

Read more about Dental Hygiene/Hygienist at Hostos Community College

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Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale, New York

Farmingdale State College landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Dental Hygiene Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Farmingdale State College is located in Farmingdale, New York and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 44 ’s dental hygiene degrees to qualified students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Dental Hygiene/Hygienist at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale

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With a ranking of #10, Hudson Valley Community College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Dental Hygiene Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. HVCC is a public institution located in Troy, New York. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 42 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full HVCC Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Report

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Bergen Community College
Paramus, New Jersey

Bergen Community College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Dental Hygiene Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Bergen Community College is located in Paramus, New Jersey and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 38 ’s dental hygiene degrees to qualified students.

Read full report on Dental Hygiene/Hygienist at Bergen Community College

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Rowan College at Burlington County
Mount Laurel, New Jersey

Rowan College at Burlington County landed the #12 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Dental Hygiene Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. RCBC is a medium-sized school located in Mount Laurel, New Jersey that handed out 37 ’s dental hygiene degrees in 2020-2021.

Full RCBC Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Report

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Monroe Community College
Rochester, New York

Monroe Community College ranked #13 on this year’s Most Well Attended Dental Hygiene Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Rochester, New York is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s dental hygiene degrees to 36 students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Dental Hygiene/Hygienist at Monroe Community College

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Allegany College of Maryland
Cumberland, Maryland

Allegany College of Maryland did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Dental Hygiene Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #13. Cumberland, Maryland is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s dental hygiene degrees to 36 students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Dental Hygiene/Hygienist at Allegany College of Maryland

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Camden County College
Blackwood, New Jersey

Camden County College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Dental Hygiene Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in Blackwood, New Jersey, this medium-sized public school awarded 35 degrees to qualified ’s dental hygiene students in 2020-2021.

Full Camden County College Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Report

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Fortis Institute - Scranton
Scranton, Pennsylvania

With a ranking of #16, Fortis Institute - Scranton did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Dental Hygiene Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Scranton, Pennsylvania is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out ’s dental hygiene degrees to 32 students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Dental Hygiene/Hygienist at Fortis Institute - Scranton

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With a ranking of #17, Northampton County Area Community College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Dental Hygiene Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Northampton Community College is located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 30 ’s dental hygiene degrees to qualified students.

Full Northampton County Area Community College Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Report

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SUNY Broome
Binghamton, New York

SUNY Broome landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Dental Hygiene Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. SUNY Broome is a public institution located in Binghamton, New York. The school has a small population, and it awarded 30 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full SUNY Broome Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Report

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Fortis College - Landover
Landover, Maryland

With a ranking of #19, Fortis College - Landover did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Dental Hygiene Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Landover, Maryland is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out ’s dental hygiene degrees to 29 students in 2020-2021.

Full Fortis College - Landover Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Report

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Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Community College of Philadelphia landed the #20 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Dental Hygiene Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Community College of Philadelphia is a public institution located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 28 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Dental Hygiene/Hygienist at Community College of Philadelphia

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Montgomery County Community College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Dental Hygiene Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Montgomery County Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania. It awarded 26 ’s dental hygiene degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Dental Hygiene/Hygienist at Montgomery County Community College

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Harcum College
Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania

Harcum College landed the #22 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Dental Hygiene Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. This small school is located in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 25 ’s dental hygiene degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Read full report on Dental Hygiene/Hygienist at Harcum College

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Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Harrisburg Area Community College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Dental Hygiene Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, this fairly large public school awarded 22 diplomas to qualified ’s dental hygiene students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Dental Hygiene/Hygienist at HACC

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Delaware Technical Community College - Terry landed the #24 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Dental Hygiene Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Delaware Tech is located in Dover, Delaware and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 20 ’s dental hygiene degrees to qualified students.

Read full report on Dental Hygiene/Hygienist at Delaware Tech

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With a ranking of #25, Westmoreland County Community College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Dental Hygiene Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Westmoreland County Community College is a public institution located in Youngwood, Pennsylvania. The school has a small population, and it awarded 18 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Westmoreland County Community College Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Report

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Luzerne County Community College
Nanticoke, Pennsylvania

Luzerne County Community College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Dental Hygiene Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #25. This small school is located in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 18 ’s dental hygiene degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Dental Hygiene/Hygienist at Luzerne County Community College

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