Dental Hygiene/Hygienist at Austin Community College District
If you are interested in studying Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, consider the program at Austin Community College District. Get started with the following essential facts.
Austin Community College District is located in Austin, TX.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 17 dental hygiene/hygienist degrees were awarded at Austin Community College District.
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Studying Online at Austin Community College District
Many students take online classes at Austin Community College District. Of 39,727 students, 12,879 (32%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 11,320 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Rankings at Austin Community College District
These rankings give you a sense of how Austin Community College District’s Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #8 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #10 of 26 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #12 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #15 of 39 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #83 of 323 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #94 of 308 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Austin Community College District, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Austin Community College District are 94% women (16) and 6% men (1).
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Associate’s Program at Austin Community College District
Of the 17 associate’s dental hygiene/hygienist degrees awarded at Austin Community College District, 94% were women (16) and 6% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at Austin Community College District.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Asian | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 53% of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at Austin Community College District, 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 Austin Community College District go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist majors, 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.