Dental Hygiene/Hygienist at Lake Superior College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, consider the program at Lake Superior College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Lake Superior College is in Duluth, MN.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 18 dental hygiene/hygienist degrees were awarded at Lake Superior College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Lake Superior College
Many students take online classes at Lake Superior College. Among 4,074 students, 1,115 (27%) studied exclusively online and 1,046 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Rankings at Lake Superior College
These rankings give you a sense of how Lake Superior College’s Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Minnesota | #8 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #9 of 10 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #26 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #27 of 30 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #257 of 323 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #260 of 308 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Lake Superior College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Lake Superior College are 89% women (16) and 11% men (2).
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Associate’s Program at Lake Superior College
Among the 18 associate’s dental hygiene/hygienist degrees awarded at Lake Superior College, 89% were women (16) and 11% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at Lake Superior College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at Lake Superior 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
Those who complete Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program at Lake Superior College pursue many career paths. 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
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