Dental Hygiene/Hygienist at Iowa Central Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, consider the program at Iowa Central Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Iowa Central Community College is in Fort Dodge, IA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 15 dental hygiene/hygienist degrees were awarded at Iowa Central Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Iowa Central Community College
Distance learning is available at Iowa Central Community College. Among 4,949 students, 528 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 996 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Rankings at Iowa Central Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Iowa Central Community College’s Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #3 of 6 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #3 of 7 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #8 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #14 of 30 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #166 of 323 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #170 of 308 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Iowa Central Community College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Iowa Central Community College are 100% women (15) and 0% men (0).
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Associate’s Program at Iowa Central Community College
Of the 15 associate’s dental hygiene/hygienist degrees awarded at Iowa Central Community College, 100% were women (15) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at Iowa Central Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 13% of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at Iowa Central 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.
Best-Paid Careers for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Graduates
Graduates of the Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program at Iowa Central Community College pursue many career paths. Here are 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.