Dental Hygiene/Hygienist at Florence-Darlington Technical College
If you plan to study Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, consider the program at Florence-Darlington Technical College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Florence-Darlington Technical College is located in Florence, SC.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 10 dental hygiene/hygienist degrees were awarded at Florence-Darlington Technical College.
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Online Class Availability at Florence-Darlington Technical College
Distance learning is available at Florence-Darlington Technical College. Of 3,522 students, 1,423 (40%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,003 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Rankings at Florence-Darlington Technical College
These rankings give you a sense of how Florence-Darlington Technical College’s Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #1 of 5 |
| Best Value | South Carolina | #2 of 6 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #4 of 90 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #10 of 323 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #34 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #166 of 308 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Florence-Darlington Technical College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Florence-Darlington Technical College are 90% women (9) and 10% men (1).
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Associate’s Program at Florence-Darlington Technical College
Among the 10 associate’s dental hygiene/hygienist degrees awarded at Florence-Darlington Technical College, 90% were women (9) and 10% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at Florence-Darlington Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 40% of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at Florence-Darlington Technical College, below the national average of 40%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Graduates
Those who complete Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program at Florence-Darlington Technical College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates, 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.