Dental Hygiene/Hygienist at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
What traits are you looking for in a school for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, consider the program at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana. Get started with the following essential facts.
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana is located in Las Cruces, NM.
During the most recent reporting year, 9 dental hygiene/hygienist degrees were awarded at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana.
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Studying Online at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
Distance learning is available at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana. Of 7,200 students, 2,821 (39%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,429 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana are 100% women (9) and 0% men (0).
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Associate’s Program at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
Among the 9 associate’s dental hygiene/hygienist degrees awarded at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana, 100% were women (9) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 89% of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana, higher 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.
Best-Paid Careers for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Graduates
Those who complete Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana work across a variety of fields. Here are 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
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