Dental Hygiene/Hygienist at Des Moines Area Community College
If you plan to study Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, consider the program at Des Moines Area Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Des Moines Area Community College sits in Ankeny, IA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 23 dental hygiene/hygienist degrees were granted at Des Moines Area Community College.
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Studying Online at Des Moines Area Community College
Many students take online classes at Des Moines Area Community College. Of 23,697 students, 5,497 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,917 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Rankings at Des Moines Area Community College
Use these rankings to compare Des Moines Area Community College’s Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #1 of 6 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #6 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #7 of 30 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #13 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #97 of 308 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #195 of 323 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Des Moines Area Community College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Des Moines Area Community College are 96% women (22) and 4% men (1).
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Associate’s Program at Des Moines Area Community College
Of the 23 associate’s dental hygiene/hygienist degrees awarded at Des Moines Area Community College, 96% were women (22) and 4% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at Des Moines Area Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 19 |
| Asian | 3 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
Minority students account for 17% of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at Des Moines Area 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.
Top-Paying Careers for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Graduates
Graduates of the Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program at Des Moines Area Community College pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying 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.