Dental Hygiene/Hygienist at Cerritos College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, consider the program at Cerritos College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Cerritos College is located in Norwalk, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 21 dental hygiene/hygienist degrees were granted at Cerritos College.
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Online Class Availability at Cerritos College
Many students take online classes at Cerritos College. Of 21,859 students, 6,941 (32%) studied exclusively online and 6,944 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Rankings at Cerritos College
Rankings can help you compare Cerritos College’s Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #1 of 21 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #1 of 42 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1 of 323 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #5 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #6 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #17 of 308 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Cerritos College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Cerritos College are 90% women (19) and 10% men (2).
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Associate’s Program at Cerritos College
Of the 21 associate’s dental hygiene/hygienist graduates at Cerritos College, 90% were women (19) and 10% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at Cerritos College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 10 |
| Asian | 10 |
Minority students account for 95% of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at Cerritos 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Graduates
Graduates of the Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program at Cerritos College work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid 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
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