Dental Hygiene/Hygienist at Columbus Technical College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, consider the program at Columbus Technical College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Columbus Technical College is in Columbus, GA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 15 dental hygiene/hygienist degrees were awarded at Columbus Technical College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Columbus Technical College
Distance learning is available at Columbus Technical College. Of 3,307 students, 1,080 (33%) studied exclusively online and 1,027 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Rankings at Columbus Technical College
These rankings give you a sense of how Columbus Technical College’s Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Georgia | #5 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #7 of 12 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #24 of 90 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #45 of 79 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #56 of 323 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #204 of 308 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Columbus Technical College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Columbus Technical College are 93% women (14) and 7% men (1).
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Associate’s Program at Columbus Technical College
Of the 15 associate’s dental hygiene/hygienist graduates at Columbus Technical College, 93% were women (14) and 7% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at Columbus Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at Columbus Technical College, below the national average of 40%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Graduates
Those who complete Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program at Columbus Technical College go on to a range of careers. 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.