Dental Hygiene/Hygienist at Farmingdale State College
If you are interested in studying Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, take a look at what Farmingdale State College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Farmingdale State College is in Farmingdale, NY.
During the most recent reporting year, 49 dental hygiene/hygienist degrees were awarded at Farmingdale State College.
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Studying Online at Farmingdale State College
Online coursework is an option at Farmingdale State College. Among 10,039 students, 467 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,007 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Rankings at Farmingdale State College
Rankings can help you compare Farmingdale State College’s Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #3 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #7 of 33 |
| Best Value | New York | #8 of 10 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #14 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #43 of 308 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #142 of 323 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #3 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #7 of 33 |
| Best Value | New York | #8 of 10 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #14 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #43 of 308 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #142 of 323 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Farmingdale State College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Farmingdale State College are 92% women (45) and 8% men (4).
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Associate’s Program at Farmingdale State College
Among the 30 associate’s dental hygiene/hygienist graduates at Farmingdale State College, 93% were women (28) and 7% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at Farmingdale State College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 17 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 43% of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at Farmingdale State College, above the national average of 40%.*
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Bachelor’s Program at Farmingdale State College
Of the 19 bachelor’s dental hygiene/hygienist graduates at Farmingdale State College, 89% were women (17) and 11% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist bachelor’s degree recipients at Farmingdale State College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Asian | 4 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Minority students account for 42% of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist bachelor’s degree recipients at Farmingdale State College, above the national average of 38%.*
*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
Those who complete Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program at Farmingdale State 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.