Dental Hygiene/Hygienist at Ferris State University
If you plan to study Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, take a look at what Ferris State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Ferris State University is in Big Rapids, MI.
During the most recent reporting year, 56 dental hygiene/hygienist degrees were granted at Ferris State University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Ferris State University
Many students take online classes at Ferris State University. Of 9,959 students, 1,655 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,138 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Rankings at Ferris State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Ferris State University’s Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #4 of 13 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #11 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #30 of 53 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #45 of 55 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #186 of 308 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #222 of 323 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #4 of 13 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #11 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #30 of 53 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #45 of 55 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #186 of 308 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #222 of 323 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Ferris State University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Ferris State University are 98% women (55) and 2% men (1).
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Associate’s Program at Ferris State University
Among the 46 associate’s dental hygiene/hygienist graduates at Ferris State University, 98% were women (45) and 2% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at Ferris State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 40 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
Minority students account for 13% of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at Ferris State University, below the national average of 40%.*
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Bachelor’s Program at Ferris State University
Among the 10 bachelor’s dental hygiene/hygienist graduates at Ferris State University, 100% were women (10) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist bachelor’s degree recipients at Ferris State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist bachelor’s degree recipients at Ferris State University, below 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 Ferris State University work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-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.