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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.

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).

Ferris State University gender breakdown of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Associate's degree recipients

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
Racial-ethnic diversity of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist majors at Ferris State University

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).

Ferris State University gender breakdown of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Bachelor's degree recipients

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 diversity of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist majors at Ferris State University

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

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