Dental Hygiene/Hygienist at Chattanooga State Community College
If you plan to study Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, take a look at what Chattanooga State Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Chattanooga State Community College sits in Chattanooga, TN.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 22 dental hygiene/hygienist graduations were recorded at Chattanooga State Community College.
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Studying Online at Chattanooga State Community College
Many students take online classes at Chattanooga State Community College. Of 7,623 students, 1,807 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,320 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Rankings at Chattanooga State Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Chattanooga State Community College’s Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Tennessee | #1 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #3 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #33 of 79 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #33 of 90 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #69 of 323 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #165 of 308 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Chattanooga State Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Chattanooga State Community College are 95% women (21) and 5% men (1).
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Associate’s Program at Chattanooga State Community College
Of the 22 associate’s dental hygiene/hygienist graduates at Chattanooga State Community College, 95% were women (21) and 5% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at Chattanooga State Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 18 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
Minority students account for 18% of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at Chattanooga State 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Graduates
Students who finish Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program at Chattanooga State Community College pursue many career paths. Here are 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.