Dental Hygiene/Hygienist at Howard College
If you are interested in studying Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, consider the program at Howard College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Howard College is in Big Spring, TX.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 11 dental hygiene/hygienist graduations were recorded at Howard College.
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Studying Online at Howard College
Distance learning is available at Howard College. Among 4,101 students, 1,237 (30%) studied exclusively online and 876 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Rankings at Howard College
Use these rankings to compare Howard College’s Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #13 of 24 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #20 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #22 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #34 of 39 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #157 of 323 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #280 of 308 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Howard College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Howard College are 91% women (10) and 9% men (1).
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Associate’s Program at Howard College
Of the 11 associate’s dental hygiene/hygienist degrees awarded at Howard College, 91% were women (10) and 9% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at Howard College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Asian | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 55% of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at Howard 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
Those who complete Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program at Howard College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-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
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