Vancouver has a general population of 143,560 and an overall student population of 14,080. Approximately 12,989 of Vancouver's students are enrolled in schools that offer dental hygienist programs.
Clark College is the largest dental hygienist school in Vancouver, based on student population. In 2010, Clark College graduated approximately 23 students with credentials in dental hygiene.
A reported 23 students graduated with credentials in dental hygiene in Vancouver in 2010. In 2009 tuition at dental hygienist schools in Vancouver was $2,835 per year, on average.
In addition to tuition costs, plan on spending an average of $972 for dental hygiene related books and supplies each year.
Many dental hygiene graduates choose to work as dental hygienists after graduation. If you choose to follow that path and remain in Vancouver, your job prospects are good. In 2010, there were 4,840 dental hygienists in Washington State. Of these dental hygienists, 1,800 were working in the greater Vancouver area. By the year 2018, the number of dental hygienists is expected to increase by 30% in Vancouver. This anticipated change is faster than the projected nationwide trend for dental hygienists.
As a dental hygienist in Vancouver, you can expect to make an average salary of $79,480 per year. This is lower than the average salary for dental hygienists in the state.
Clark College
Address:
1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver, Washington 98663-3598
Awards Offered:
Less than 1 year certificate
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree
2-4 years certificate