Dental Hygiene/Hygienist at Mt Hood Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, consider the program at Mt Hood Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Mt Hood Community College is located in Gresham, OR.
During the most recent reporting year, 18 dental hygiene/hygienist degrees were awarded at Mt Hood Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Mt Hood Community College
Many students take online classes at Mt Hood Community College. Of 6,476 students, 1,032 (16%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,004 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Rankings at Mt Hood Community College
Rankings can help you compare Mt Hood Community College’s Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Oregon | #1 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oregon | #4 of 5 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #14 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #30 of 40 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #95 of 323 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #127 of 308 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Mt Hood Community College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Mt Hood Community College are 83% women (15) and 17% men (3).
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Associate’s Program at Mt Hood Community College
Among the 18 associate’s dental hygiene/hygienist graduates at Mt Hood Community College, 83% were women (15) and 17% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at Mt Hood Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Minority students account for 17% of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at Mt Hood Community 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Graduates
Graduates of the Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program at Mt Hood Community College go on to a range of careers. 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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