Compare 7 Dental Hygiene/Hygienist. programs in the Northeast. Average earnings: $61,072.
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist programs produce graduates earning between $48,849 and $72,908—a $24K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 7 ranked programs in the Northeast, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
Farmingdale State College's Dental Hygiene program leads with graduates earning $72,908, significantly outpacing the $61,072 regional average. University of New Haven follows at $62,320, while MCPHS University rounds out the top three at $62,277. The data shows a SUNY school delivering the strongest outcomes in the field.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Farmingdale State graduates borrow $14,718 and face just a 4% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income, while private alternatives like University of New Haven create 9.3% burdens despite lower earnings.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $72,908 | 23 | $14,718 | Excellent | $18,349 | Good | |
| #2 | University Of New HavenPrivate | $62,320 | 25 | $27,000 | Good | $54,414 | High |
| #3 | Mcphs UniversityPrivate | $62,277 | 51 | $25,000 | Good | $46,544 | High |
| #4 | University Of BridgeportPrivate | $60,701 | 40 | $25,750 | Good | $22,931 | Challenging |
| #5 | University Of New EnglandPrivate | $60,240 | 42 | $25,250 | Good | $29,675 | Challenging |
| #6 | Regis CollegePrivate | $60,211 | 17 | $25,500 | Good | $32,238 | Challenging |
| #7 | $48,849 | 7 | $24,250 | Manageable | $35,031 | High |
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.
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