Dental Hygiene/Hygienist at Oakland Community College
If you are interested in studying Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, consider the program at Oakland Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Oakland Community College sits in Auburn Hills, MI.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 24 dental hygiene/hygienist degrees were granted at Oakland Community College.
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Studying Online at Oakland Community College
Distance learning is available at Oakland Community College. Of 15,287 students, 5,653 (37%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,447 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Rankings at Oakland Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Oakland Community College’s Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Michigan | #4 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #5 of 13 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #10 of 55 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #32 of 53 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #48 of 323 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #196 of 308 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Oakland Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Oakland Community College are 88% women (21) and 12% men (3).
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Associate’s Program at Oakland Community College
Of the 24 associate’s dental hygiene/hygienist degrees awarded at Oakland Community College, 88% were women (21) and 12% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at Oakland Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 21% of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at Oakland 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
Those who complete Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program at Oakland Community College go on to a range of careers. Here are 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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