Dental Hygiene/Hygienist at Del Mar College
If you are interested in studying Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, consider the program at Del Mar College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Del Mar College is located in Corpus Christi, TX.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 21 dental hygiene/hygienist degrees were awarded at Del Mar College.
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Online Class Availability at Del Mar College
Distance learning is available at Del Mar College. Of 10,256 students, 2,503 (24%) studied exclusively online and 5,720 (56%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Rankings at Del Mar College
Use these rankings to compare Del Mar College’s Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #4 of 24 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #5 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #17 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #24 of 39 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #32 of 323 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #159 of 308 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Del Mar College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Del Mar College are 100% women (21) and 0% men (0).
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Associate’s Program at Del Mar College
Of the 21 associate’s dental hygiene/hygienist degrees awarded at Del Mar College, 100% were women (21) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at Del Mar College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 11 |
| Asian | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 67% of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at Del Mar College, 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Graduates
Graduates of the Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program at Del Mar College pursue many career paths. Here 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.