Dental Hygiene/Hygienist at Central Community College
If you are interested in studying Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, you may want to check out the program at Central Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Central Community College is in Grand Island, NE.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 15 dental hygiene/hygienist degrees were awarded at Central Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Central Community College
Many students take online classes at Central Community College. Of 6,927 students, 4,078 (59%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,328 (19%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Rankings at Central Community College
Rankings can help you compare Central Community College’s Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nebraska | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Nebraska | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #2 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #6 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #86 of 308 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #99 of 323 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Central Community College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Central Community College are 93% women (14) and 7% men (1).
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Associate’s Program at Central Community College
Of the 15 associate’s dental hygiene/hygienist degrees awarded at Central Community College, 93% were women (14) and 7% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at Central Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Minority students account for 33% of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at Central Community College, lower 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
Those who complete Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program at Central Community College pursue many career paths. Here are 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
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