Dental Hygiene/Hygienist at Lewis University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, take a look at what Lewis University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Lewis University is in Romeoville, IL.
During the most recent reporting year, 12 dental hygiene/hygienist degrees were granted at Lewis University.
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Online Class Availability at Lewis University
Distance learning is available at Lewis University. Among 7,011 students, 1,357 (19%) studied exclusively online and 3,662 (52%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Rankings at Lewis University
Use these rankings to compare Lewis University’s Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #2 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #6 of 53 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #14 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #30 of 308 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #54 of 55 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #262 of 323 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Lewis University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Lewis University are 92% women (11) and 8% men (1).
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Bachelor’s Program at Lewis University
Of the 12 bachelor’s dental hygiene/hygienist degrees awarded at Lewis University, 92% were women (11) and 8% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist bachelor’s degree recipients at Lewis University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 33% of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist bachelor’s degree recipients at Lewis University, below the national average of 38%.*
*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 Lewis University pursue many career paths. Here are 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.