Dental Hygiene/Hygienist at Florida SouthWestern State College
If you plan to study Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, you may want to check out the program at Florida SouthWestern State College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Florida SouthWestern State College sits in Fort Myers, FL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 13 dental hygiene/hygienist degrees were granted at Florida SouthWestern State College.
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Online Class Availability at Florida SouthWestern State College
Many students take online classes at Florida SouthWestern State College. Among 14,301 students, 4,317 (30%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,480 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Rankings at Florida SouthWestern State College
These rankings give you a sense of how Florida SouthWestern State College’s Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #11 of 19 |
| Best Value | Florida | #12 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #32 of 79 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #49 of 90 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #140 of 323 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #164 of 308 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Florida SouthWestern State College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Florida SouthWestern State College are 92% women (12) and 8% men (1).
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Associate’s Program at Florida SouthWestern State College
Among the 13 associate’s dental hygiene/hygienist degrees awarded at Florida SouthWestern State College, 92% were women (12) and 8% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at Florida SouthWestern State College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 62% of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at Florida SouthWestern State College, higher 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
Students who finish Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program at Florida SouthWestern State College pursue many career paths. 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.