Dental Hygiene/Hygienist at College of DuPage
What traits are you looking for in a school for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, consider the program at College of DuPage. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
College of DuPage sits in Glen Ellyn, IL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 29 dental hygiene/hygienist degrees were awarded at College of DuPage.
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Online & Distance Learning at College of DuPage
Many students take online classes at College of DuPage. Among 26,224 students, 4,853 (19%) studied exclusively online and 5,663 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at College of DuPage, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at College of DuPage are 97% women (28) and 3% men (1).
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Associate’s Program at College of DuPage
Of the 29 associate’s dental hygiene/hygienist degrees awarded at College of DuPage, 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 College of DuPage.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 11 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 69% of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at College of DuPage, above the national average of 40%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Graduates
Graduates of the Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program at College of DuPage go on to a range of careers. 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.