If you are interested in beginning your career in the dental field, take a look at our list of the 7 easiest dental hygiene programs in America.
As a child and teen, I spent a lot of time at the dentist. I think I just inherited unruly teeth, as I have never been a big fan of sweets and sugary candy or drinks, and my mom rarely lets us have that stuff in the first place. Regardless, I still spent more than my share of time going to the dentist on top of the twice a year cleaning. I do remember always looking forward to a dentist appointment because it meant I got to get out of school for a few hours, plus I got to pick a small toy from the dentist’s prize box and get a sticker at the end of the appointment. It does not take much for a kid.
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While I spent a lot of time at dentist appointments, I never actually considered going into dentistry as a career. For one, a dental school would probably not be my cup of tea, and I also really don’t have the interest to work in people’s mouths all day. However, I have lots of friends who are dentists in various specialties, and they have done very well in life. They also have the potential to have flexible schedules if they own their practice, which is nice. If you would like to learn about dental colleges in general, not just in a specific discipline, then check out our article on the 7 easiest dental schools to get into.
Some of my peers from high school went on to go to school to be dental hygienists, which is a great field with lots of opportunities. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median salary for a dental hygienist in the U.S. was around $72,000 in 2016. In the majority of places in the country, that’s an excellent salary to have. The bureau also expects job opportunities in the field to grow within the next decade.
As you can see from the title, today we will talk about Dental Hygiene programs that are the “easiest” in America. Which means that we will talk about colleges with very high acceptance rates. Now, these colleges may not be of the highest ranked, but if you apply to these colleges for their dental hygiene programs, you have stronger chances of getting in. To find out the acceptance rates of these colleges we used Start Class as a source, which is a website where a lot of data regarding U.S. colleges is available. We will be basing our ranking on the rate of acceptance, so the higher the rate is, the higher the college will be placed on our list.
Get your pen and paper ready for our list of easiest dental hygiene programs in America.
7. Herzing University-Minneapolis
Acceptance rate: 92.7 %
Address: 5700 W Broadway Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55428
Starting off our list is Herzing University-Minneapolis. As you can see, it has the lowest rate of acceptance on our entire list, which is 97.2 % a very high figure in itself. On top of that, the university is well equipped in terms of facilities for the students. After you enroll, you will have access to a 25,000 sq ft of state-of-the-art classroom and lab training space, along with other top notch educational facilities.
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6. Western Kentucky University
Acceptance rate: 92.7 %
Address: 1906 College Heights Blvd, Bowling Green, KY 42101
We are continuing our list of easiest dental hygiene programs in America with Western Kentucky University that shares the rate of acceptance with our previous entrant at 97.2 percent. The university is primarily geared toward foreign students, but due to its attractive tuition structure and high rate of acceptance, many American students study there as well. According to the website of WKU, “WKU has been recognized as one of the nation’s most beautiful campuses.” If you would want to live on a beautiful campus, then there is that as well.
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5. Missouri Southern State University
Acceptance rate: 94.1 %
Address: 3950 Newman Rd, Joplin, MO 64801
Missouri Southern State University is the first public state university to make our list today. As you can see the rate of acceptance is almost 95 %. I mean that is high by any standards. MSSU even offers specialized programs for first-year students who have difficulties adapting to the new environment. All in all a solid pick, if you want to focus your studies in dental hygiene. Let’s move along swiftly to our next entry.
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4. Wichita State University
Acceptance rate: 94.7 %
Address: 1845 Fairmount St, Wichita, KS 67260
At number 4 on our list of the easiest dental hygiene programs in America, we again have another state university, this time from Wichita, Kansas. It beats MSSU by a tiny margin of 0.5%. It is said to be the third largest university to be governed by the Kansas Board of Regents. You know how public state universities go, so this is a good option for you where you price wise (if you are a resident) and you can expect to get in very easily. We highly recommend this university based on its rate of acceptance.
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3. University of Wyoming
Acceptance rate: 95.7 %
Address: 1000 E University Ave, Laramie, WY 82071
We have University of Wyoming, the number three on our list of easiest dental hygiene programs in America with an acceptance rate of 95.7%. The University of Wyoming is a land-grant University located in Laramie, Wyoming. The University was established way back in 1886, and it welcomes over fourteen thousand students each year to its beautiful campus. And of course, the rate of acceptance is phenomenal, beyond 95%. So, if you are serious about your degree in dental hygiene then go ahead and apply.
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2. Argosy University-Twin Cities
Acceptance rate: 96.6 %
Address: 1515 Central Pkwy, Eagan, MN 55121
Argosy University takes the second spot in our list with acceptance rate 96.6%. The University boasts a massive campus with a very friendly and helpful support staff. Many programs also offer flexible learning formats for the convenience of the students. The university boasts a campus of ninety thousand square feet, and the acceptance rate pretty much ensures that you will get in if you apply.
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1. Metropolitan State University
Acceptance rate: 100 %
Address: Gateway Services, Founders Hall, 1st Floor, 700 7th Street East, St Paul, MN 55106
At the pinnacle of our list, we have Metropolitan State University with an acceptance rate of 100%. Metro State, is an amazing university with top-notch teaching facilities. Metro State is a four year comprehensive public university. As you can see the rate of acceptance is 100%, therefore if you apply you will get in in the dental hygiene program for sure.
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