Dental Hygiene/Hygienist at Georgia State University-Perimeter College
If you plan to study Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, take a look at what Georgia State University-Perimeter College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Georgia State University-Perimeter College is in Atlanta, GA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 29 dental hygiene/hygienist degrees were granted at Georgia State University-Perimeter College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Georgia State University-Perimeter College
Online coursework is an option at Georgia State University-Perimeter College. Among 17,437 students, 7,026 (40%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,003 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Georgia State University-Perimeter College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Georgia State University-Perimeter College are 97% women (28) and 3% men (1).
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Associate’s Program at Georgia State University-Perimeter College
Among the 29 associate’s dental hygiene/hygienist degrees awarded at Georgia State University-Perimeter College, 97% were women (28) and 3% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at Georgia State University-Perimeter College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 10 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Minority students account for 69% of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at Georgia State University-Perimeter College, higher than the national average of 40%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Graduates
Those who complete Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program at Georgia State University-Perimeter College pursue many career paths. Here are the top-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.