Dental Hygiene/Hygienist at Cape Cod Community College
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Cape Cod Community College is located in West Barnstable, MA.
During the most recent reporting year, 20 dental hygiene/hygienist degrees were awarded at Cape Cod Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Cape Cod Community College
Many students take online classes at Cape Cod Community College. Of 3,260 students, 692 (21%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,070 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Rankings at Cape Cod Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Cape Cod Community College’s Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #5 of 8 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #6 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #8 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #15 of 17 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #153 of 323 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #241 of 308 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Cape Cod Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Cape Cod Community College are 95% women (19) and 5% men (1).
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Associate’s Program at Cape Cod Community College
Among the 20 associate’s dental hygiene/hygienist graduates at Cape Cod Community College, 95% were women (19) and 5% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at Cape Cod Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 45% of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at Cape Cod Community College, higher than the national average of 40%.*
*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
Graduates of the Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program at Cape Cod Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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
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