Dental Hygiene/Hygienist at Midlands Technical College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, take a look at what Midlands Technical College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Midlands Technical College is in West Columbia, SC.
During the most recent reporting year, 16 dental hygiene/hygienist graduations were recorded at Midlands Technical College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Midlands Technical College
Online coursework is an option at Midlands Technical College. Of 9,226 students, 2,891 (31%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,489 (38%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Rankings at Midlands Technical College
Rankings can help you compare Midlands Technical College’s Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #4 of 5 |
| Best Value | South Carolina | #5 of 6 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #34 of 90 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #60 of 79 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #80 of 323 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #253 of 308 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Midlands Technical College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Midlands Technical College are 94% women (15) and 6% men (1).
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Associate’s Program at Midlands Technical College
Among the 16 associate’s dental hygiene/hygienist degrees awarded at Midlands Technical College, 94% were women (15) and 6% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at Midlands Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 31% of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at Midlands Technical 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
Graduates of the Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program at Midlands Technical College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying 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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