Dental Hygiene/Hygienist at Indiana University-Northwest
If you are interested in studying Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, take a look at what Indiana University-Northwest. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Indiana University-Northwest is in Gary, IN.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 24 dental hygiene/hygienist graduations were recorded at Indiana University-Northwest.
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Online Class Availability at Indiana University-Northwest
Online coursework is an option at Indiana University-Northwest. Among 3,041 students, 805 (26%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,520 (50%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Rankings at Indiana University-Northwest
Rankings can help you compare Indiana University-Northwest’s Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Indiana | #1 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #4 of 5 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #20 of 55 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #48 of 53 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #98 of 323 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #261 of 308 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Indiana University-Northwest, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Indiana University-Northwest are 100% women (24) and 0% men (0).
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Bachelor’s Program at Indiana University-Northwest
Of the 24 bachelor’s dental hygiene/hygienist degrees awarded at Indiana University-Northwest, 100% were women (24) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist bachelor’s degree recipients at Indiana University-Northwest.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 10 |
Minority students account for 42% of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist bachelor’s degree recipients at Indiana University-Northwest, above the national average of 38%.*
*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
Students who finish Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program at Indiana University-Northwest pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-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
More about our data sources and methodologies.