Dental Hygiene/Hygienist at William Rainey Harper College
If you plan to study Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, consider the program at William Rainey Harper College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
William Rainey Harper College is located in Palatine, IL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 21 dental hygiene/hygienist degrees were granted at William Rainey Harper College.
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Online & Distance Learning at William Rainey Harper College
Online coursework is an option at William Rainey Harper College. Of 13,988 students, 2,136 (15%) studied exclusively online and 3,735 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Rankings at William Rainey Harper College
These rankings give you a sense of how William Rainey Harper College’s Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #8 of 13 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #8 of 14 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #18 of 55 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #25 of 53 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #85 of 323 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #143 of 308 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at William Rainey Harper College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at William Rainey Harper College are 100% women (21) and 0% men (0).
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Associate’s Program at William Rainey Harper College
Of the 21 associate’s dental hygiene/hygienist graduates at William Rainey Harper College, 100% were women (21) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at William Rainey Harper College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Asian | 4 |
Minority students account for 48% of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at William Rainey Harper College, 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
Those who complete Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program at William Rainey Harper College go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid 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
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