Dental Hygiene/Hygienist at Iowa Western Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, take a look at what Iowa Western Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Iowa Western Community College is in Council Bluffs, IA.
During the most recent reporting year, 14 dental hygiene/hygienist graduations were recorded at Iowa Western Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Iowa Western Community College
Online coursework is an option at Iowa Western Community College. Of 5,540 students, 1,633 (29%) studied exclusively online and 1,886 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Rankings at Iowa Western Community College
Rankings can help you compare Iowa Western Community College’s Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #4 of 6 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #7 of 7 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #16 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #18 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #190 of 308 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #215 of 323 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Iowa Western Community College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Iowa Western Community College are 100% women (14) and 0% men (0).
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Associate’s Program at Iowa Western Community College
Of the 14 associate’s dental hygiene/hygienist degrees awarded at Iowa Western Community College, 100% were women (14) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at Iowa Western Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 29% of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at Iowa Western Community College, lower 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.
Top-Paying Careers for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Graduates
Those who complete Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program at Iowa Western Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-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.