Dental Hygienist Program

The dental hygienist program at Midwestern State University prepares students for careers as a clinician, oral health care education, health promoter, consumer advocate, administrator, or researcher. The program focuses on cleaning teeth, providing oral health education and treatment counseling, identify oral pathologies and injuries, and manage dental hygiene practices. Program courses include: dental anatomy, microbiology, pathology, dental hygiene theory and techniques, equipment operation and maintenance, dental materials, radiology, office management, supervised clinical training, and professional standards. Get more details below including other Texas colleges that offer dental hygienist program.

The Dental Hygienist program at Midwestern State University is accredited by the American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation for more than 52 years.

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Midwestern State University

3600 N Garfield, Midland, TX

Midwestern State University is a public institution located in Wichita Falls, TX and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. Nearly six thousand students enroll at Midwestern State University yearly.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs MSU offers:

• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Security And Protective Services

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then studied by the admissions office. Students may take either the ACT or SAT scores to be considered for admissions to this school. A score within the range of 1360 to 1645 on the SAT, or 20 to 24 for the ACT is usually submitted among accepted students. 52% of applicants are admitted to this school, of which 45 percent choose to attend. More information on admissions can be found at admissions.mwsu.edu.

The tuition at this school varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay nearly $6,200 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $7,000 for the year. Housing may be available for those that want to live on-campus for around a cost of $3,500 annually. Some students at Midwestern State University may qualify for financial aid, which is typically provided as grants or student loans.

The Midwestern State University Mustangs participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Athletic programs available may include:

• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Football (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)
• Soccer (NCAA Division II)
• Softball (NCAA Division II)

Students should take a look at the school's primary website to view additional information about the school, campus life, athletics, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Dental Hygienist Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Midwestern State University offers a bachelor's degree program in dental hygienist.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

Dental Hygienists

Description

Clean teeth and examine oral areas, head, and neck for signs of oral disease. May educate patients on oral hygiene, take and develop x rays, or apply fluoride or sealants.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, dental hygienists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 18.6% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Midland, TX
  • Total Employment: 120
  • Average Hourly Rate: $34.93
  • Average Annual Salary: $72660

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).