Dental Hygiene/Hygienist at Carl Sandburg College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, take a look at what Carl Sandburg College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Carl Sandburg College is in Galesburg, IL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 29 dental hygiene/hygienist degrees were granted at Carl Sandburg College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Carl Sandburg College
Distance learning is available at Carl Sandburg College. Of 1,603 students, 480 (30%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 554 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Rankings at Carl Sandburg College
Use these rankings to compare Carl Sandburg College’s Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 55 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #1 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #6 of 13 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #7 of 323 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #20 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #120 of 308 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Carl Sandburg College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Carl Sandburg College are 97% women (28) and 3% men (1).
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Associate’s Program at Carl Sandburg College
Of the 29 associate’s dental hygiene/hygienist degrees awarded at Carl Sandburg College, 97% were women (28) and 3% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at Carl Sandburg College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 17 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 38% of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at Carl Sandburg College, below the national average of 40%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Graduates
Students who finish Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program at Carl Sandburg College work across a variety of fields. 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.