In Alaska an estimated 11 students graduate from dental hygienist schools every year. If you too are interested in a career in dental hygiene, Alaska has 2 dental hygienist schools for you to choose from. At dental hygienist schools in Alaska, you can expect to pay $5,024 per year in tuition for a degree in dental hygiene.
Located in Anchorage, University of Alaska Anchorage is the largest dental hygienist school in Alaska, based on student population. Approximately 11 students graduated with a dental hygiene degree from University of Alaska Anchorage in 2009, which is 100% of the total state dental hygiene graduates for that year. If you decide to attend University of Alaska Anchorage, you can expect to pay approximately $4,910 per year to earn your degree in dental hygiene.
A majority of those with an education in dental hygiene pursue a career as a dental hygienist. If after graduation, you are planning on sticking around the state, you should keep in mind that the job outlook for dental hygiene graduates in Alaska is not very good. An estimated 490 dental hygienists are in Alaska state. This number is projected to decrease to 580 by the year 2018. This indicates a 0% change in the number of dental hygienists in Alaska.
If you work as a dental hygienist in Alaska, your yearly salary can range from less than $63,788 to more than $116,865. In Alaska, dental hygienists make an average of $92,030 per year.
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University of Alaska Anchorage
Address:
3211 Providence Drive, Anchorage, Alaska 99508
Awards Offered:
Less than 1 year certificate
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Address:
505 South Chandalar Drive, Fairbanks, Alaska 99775-7500
Awards Offered:
Less than 1 year certificate
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree