Dental Hygiene/Hygienist at Hagerstown Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, you may want to check out the program at Hagerstown Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Hagerstown Community College sits in Hagerstown, MD.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 33 dental hygiene/hygienist degrees were granted at Hagerstown Community College.
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Studying Online at Hagerstown Community College
Online coursework is an option at Hagerstown Community College. Among 5,085 students, 817 (16%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,283 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Rankings at Hagerstown Community College
Rankings can help you compare Hagerstown Community College’s Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Maryland | #2 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maryland | #4 of 6 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #13 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #15 of 33 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #126 of 323 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #135 of 308 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Hagerstown Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Hagerstown Community College are 97% women (32) and 3% men (1).
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Associate’s Program at Hagerstown Community College
Of the 33 associate’s dental hygiene/hygienist graduates at Hagerstown Community College, 97% were women (32) and 3% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at Hagerstown Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 22 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 30% of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at Hagerstown Community College, lower 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
Graduates of the Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program at Hagerstown Community College pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid 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
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