Dental Hygiene/Hygienist at Augusta University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, take a look at what Augusta University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Augusta University sits in Augusta, GA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 26 dental hygiene/hygienist degrees were awarded at Augusta University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Augusta University
Distance learning is available at Augusta University. Among 10,900 students, 2,320 (21%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,480 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Rankings at Augusta University
Use these rankings to compare Augusta University’s Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #3 of 12 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #12 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #19 of 79 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #67 of 90 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #119 of 308 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #233 of 323 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Augusta University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Augusta University are 92% women (24) and 8% men (2).
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Bachelor’s Program at Augusta University
Of the 26 bachelor’s dental hygiene/hygienist degrees awarded at Augusta University, 92% were women (24) and 8% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist bachelor’s degree recipients at Augusta University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 7 |
| Asian | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 42% of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist bachelor’s degree recipients at Augusta University, above the national average of 38%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Graduates
Students who finish Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program at Augusta University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-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.