Compare 5 Dental Hygiene/Hygienist. programs in Indiana. Average earnings: $55,572.
The highest-earning Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $18K earnings gap across 5 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
Indiana University-Indianapolis's Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program leads with graduates earning $64,402. The average across all programs is $55,572, yet IU Indianapolis outperforms by $9K while maintaining an 81% acceptance rate—proof that accessible programs can deliver top outcomes.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Indiana University-Indianapolis graduates borrow $20,000 and face just a 6.6% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income.
Highest program earnings: $64,402
Strong outcomes with 81% acceptance
6.6% payment burden | Excellent
13.0% family burden | Manageable
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $64,402 | 28 | $20,000 | Excellent | $17,205 | Manageable | |
| #2 | $59,056 | 23 | $20,105 | Excellent | $13,626 | Manageable | |
| #3 | $54,403 | 34 | $21,500 | Good | $12,362 | Manageable | |
| #4 | $53,264 | 18 | $21,355 | Good | $12,486 | Manageable | |
| #5 | $46,733 | 19 | $21,710 | Manageable | $12,000 | Challenging |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
