Dental Hygiene/Hygienist at Amarillo College
If you plan to study Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, take a look at what Amarillo College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Amarillo College is located in Amarillo, TX.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 24 dental hygiene/hygienist degrees were granted at Amarillo College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Amarillo College
Online coursework is an option at Amarillo College. Among 9,262 students, 2,183 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,079 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Amarillo College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Amarillo College are 92% women (22) and 8% men (2).
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Associate’s Program at Amarillo College
Among the 24 associate’s dental hygiene/hygienist degrees awarded at Amarillo College, 92% were women (22) and 8% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at Amarillo College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 12 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 54% of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at Amarillo College, above the national average of 40%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Graduates
Graduates of the Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program at Amarillo College go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dental Hygienists | $101,356 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.