Dental Hygiene/Hygienist at College of Southern Nevada
If you plan to study Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, consider the program at College of Southern Nevada. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
College of Southern Nevada is located in Las Vegas, NV.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 22 dental hygiene/hygienist degrees were awarded at College of Southern Nevada.
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Studying Online at College of Southern Nevada
Distance learning is available at College of Southern Nevada. Among 28,313 students, 8,374 (30%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,748 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Rankings at College of Southern Nevada
These rankings give you a sense of how College of Southern Nevada’s Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Nevada | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nevada | #2 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #11 of 40 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #12 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #28 of 308 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #71 of 323 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Nevada | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nevada | #2 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #11 of 40 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #12 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #28 of 308 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #71 of 323 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at College of Southern Nevada, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at College of Southern Nevada are 82% women (18) and 18% men (4).
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Associate’s Program at College of Southern Nevada
Of the 18 associate’s dental hygiene/hygienist graduates at College of Southern Nevada, 78% were women (14) and 22% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at College of Southern Nevada.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 9 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 83% of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at College of Southern Nevada, higher than the national average of 40%.*
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Bachelor’s Program at College of Southern Nevada
Of the 4 bachelor’s dental hygiene/hygienist degrees awarded at College of Southern Nevada, 100% were women (4) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist bachelor’s degree recipients at College of Southern Nevada.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist bachelor’s degree recipients at College of Southern Nevada, above the national average of 38%.*
*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 Southern Nevada work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.