Dental Hygiene/Hygienist at Mount Wachusett Community College
If you plan to study Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, consider the program at Mount Wachusett Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Mount Wachusett Community College is in Gardner, MA.
During the most recent reporting year, 10 dental hygiene/hygienist degrees were granted at Mount Wachusett Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Mount Wachusett Community College
Distance learning is available at Mount Wachusett Community College. Among 3,694 students, 1,004 (27%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,148 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Rankings at Mount Wachusett Community College
Rankings can help you compare Mount Wachusett Community College’s Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #6 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #7 of 8 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #7 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #14 of 17 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #149 of 323 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #161 of 308 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Mount Wachusett Community College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Mount Wachusett Community College are 90% women (9) and 10% men (1).
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Associate’s Program at Mount Wachusett Community College
Among the 10 associate’s dental hygiene/hygienist graduates at Mount Wachusett Community College, 90% were women (9) and 10% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at Mount Wachusett Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 30% of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at Mount Wachusett 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
Students who finish Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program at Mount Wachusett Community College pursue many career paths. Here are the top-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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