Dental Hygiene/Hygienist at Fortis College-Landover
If you are interested in studying Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, consider the program at Fortis College-Landover. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Fortis College-Landover is located in Landover, MD.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 47 dental hygiene/hygienist degrees were granted at Fortis College-Landover.
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Studying Online at Fortis College-Landover
Distance learning is available at Fortis College-Landover. Among 566 students, 0 (0%) studied exclusively online and 427 (75%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Rankings at Fortis College-Landover
Use these rankings to compare Fortis College-Landover’s Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maryland | #6 of 6 |
| Best Value | Maryland | #6 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #32 of 33 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #34 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #300 of 308 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #306 of 323 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Fortis College-Landover, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Fortis College-Landover are 94% women (44) and 6% men (3).
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Associate’s Program at Fortis College-Landover
Among the 47 associate’s dental hygiene/hygienist degrees awarded at Fortis College-Landover, 94% were women (44) and 6% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at Fortis College-Landover.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 16 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 19 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 64% of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at Fortis College-Landover, above 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
Graduates of the Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program at Fortis College-Landover go on to a range of careers. Here 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.