Dental Hygiene/Hygienist at Colorado Northwestern Community College
If you are interested in studying Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, consider the program at Colorado Northwestern Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Colorado Northwestern Community College is in Rangely, CO.
During the most recent reporting year, 23 dental hygiene/hygienist degrees were awarded at Colorado Northwestern Community College.
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Studying Online at Colorado Northwestern Community College
Many students take online classes at Colorado Northwestern Community College. Among 1,271 students, 140 (11%) studied exclusively online and 290 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Rankings at Colorado Northwestern Community College
Use these rankings to compare Colorado Northwestern Community College’s Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #1 of 4 |
| Best Value | Colorado | #4 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #5 of 17 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #12 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #109 of 308 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #219 of 323 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Colorado Northwestern Community College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Colorado Northwestern Community College are 91% women (21) and 9% men (2).
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Associate’s Program at Colorado Northwestern Community College
Among the 23 associate’s dental hygiene/hygienist graduates at Colorado Northwestern Community College, 91% were women (21) and 9% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at Colorado Northwestern Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 20 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 13% of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at Colorado Northwestern 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
Graduates of the Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program at Colorado Northwestern Community College work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid 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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