DENTAL HYGIENE

Idaho Programs:

• Idaho State University

• College of Southern Idaho

• Carrington College

Suggested AP/Dual Credit Courses:

Encouraged Suggested

• AP English - Spanish

• Speech - AP Psychology

• AP Biology - AP Economics

• Anatomy and Physiology

• Chemistry

• History 11 or AP US History

• AP Government

Additional Common Prerequisites:

• CPR certification

• Completion of most general courses

• Faculty advising

• Current immunization records

Quick Statistics:

Median pay: $74,070 per year ($35.61/hour)

Training/degree requirements: Associates (more competitive with Bachelors)

Job outlook: 20% growth (much faster than average)

For more detailed information about this career check out the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

BLS Dental Hygienist