Dental Hygiene/Hygienist at Lorain County Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, consider the program at Lorain County Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Lorain County Community College is located in Elyria, OH.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 14 dental hygiene/hygienist graduations were recorded at Lorain County Community College.
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Studying Online at Lorain County Community College
Online coursework is an option at Lorain County Community College. Among 9,350 students, 2,548 (27%) studied exclusively online and 2,866 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Rankings at Lorain County Community College
Rankings can help you compare Lorain County Community College’s Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Ohio | #3 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #10 of 13 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #14 of 55 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #43 of 53 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #60 of 323 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #249 of 308 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Lorain County Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Lorain County Community College are 93% women (13) and 7% men (1).
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Associate’s Program at Lorain County Community College
Of the 14 associate’s dental hygiene/hygienist graduates at Lorain County Community College, 93% were women (13) and 7% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at Lorain County Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at Lorain County 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
Graduates of the Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program at Lorain County Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.