Dental Hygiene/Hygienist at Halifax Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, consider the program at Halifax Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Halifax Community College is in Weldon, NC.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 12 dental hygiene/hygienist degrees were granted at Halifax Community College.
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Studying Online at Halifax Community College
Many students take online classes at Halifax Community College. Among 1,061 students, 484 (46%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 429 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Halifax Community College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Halifax Community College are 92% women (11) and 8% men (1).
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Associate’s Program at Halifax Community College
Among the 12 associate’s dental hygiene/hygienist degrees awarded at Halifax Community College, 92% were women (11) and 8% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at Halifax Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 67% of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at Halifax Community 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Graduates
Graduates of the Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program at Halifax Community College 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
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