Dental Hygiene/Hygienist at Northampton County Area Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, consider the program at Northampton County Area Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Northampton County Area Community College sits in Bethlehem, PA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 19 dental hygiene/hygienist degrees were awarded at Northampton County Area Community College.
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Studying Online at Northampton County Area Community College
Online coursework is an option at Northampton County Area Community College. Among 8,810 students, 3,131 (36%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,433 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Rankings at Northampton County Area Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Northampton County Area Community College’s Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #4 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #5 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #22 of 33 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #22 of 35 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #193 of 323 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #200 of 308 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Northampton County Area Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Northampton County Area Community College are 89% women (17) and 11% men (2).
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Associate’s Program at Northampton County Area Community College
Of the 19 associate’s dental hygiene/hygienist degrees awarded at Northampton County Area Community College, 89% were women (17) and 11% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at Northampton County Area Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 47% of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at Northampton County Area Community College, 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.
Top-Paying Careers for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Graduates
Those who complete Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program at Northampton County Area Community College go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying 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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