Dental Hygiene/Hygienist at Miami Dade College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, you may want to check out the program at Miami Dade College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Miami Dade College is located in Miami, FL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 39 dental hygiene/hygienist graduations were recorded at Miami Dade College.
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Online Class Availability at Miami Dade College
Distance learning is available at Miami Dade College. Of 58,941 students, 18,051 (31%) studied exclusively online and 16,514 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Rankings at Miami Dade College
These rankings give you a sense of how Miami Dade College’s Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Florida | #9 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #14 of 19 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #37 of 90 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #50 of 79 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #81 of 323 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #218 of 308 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Miami Dade College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Miami Dade College are 97% women (38) and 3% men (1).
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Associate’s Program at Miami Dade College
Among the 39 associate’s dental hygiene/hygienist degrees awarded at Miami Dade College, 97% were women (38) and 3% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at Miami Dade College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 26 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 79% of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at Miami Dade College, above the national average of 40%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Graduates
Students who finish Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program at Miami Dade College pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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
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