Dental Hygiene/Hygienist at Hawkeye Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, you may want to check out the program at Hawkeye Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Hawkeye Community College sits in Waterloo, IA.
During the most recent reporting year, 16 dental hygiene/hygienist graduations were recorded at Hawkeye Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Hawkeye Community College
Many students take online classes at Hawkeye Community College. Among 5,120 students, 1,009 (20%) studied exclusively online and 1,393 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Rankings at Hawkeye Community College
Use these rankings to compare Hawkeye Community College’s Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Iowa | #5 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #6 of 6 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #11 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #22 of 30 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #188 of 323 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #220 of 308 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Hawkeye Community College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Hawkeye Community College are 100% women (16) and 0% men (0).
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Associate’s Program at Hawkeye Community College
Among the 16 associate’s dental hygiene/hygienist degrees awarded at Hawkeye Community College, 100% were women (16) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at Hawkeye Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 19% of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at Hawkeye Community College, below 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 Hawkeye Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-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.