Dental Hygiene/Hygienist at Phoenix College
If you are interested in studying Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, take a look at what Phoenix College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Phoenix College is located in Phoenix, AZ.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 21 dental hygiene/hygienist degrees were granted at Phoenix College.
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Online Class Availability at Phoenix College
Online coursework is an option at Phoenix College. Among 10,660 students, 2,963 (28%) studied exclusively online and 2,714 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Rankings at Phoenix College
Rankings can help you compare Phoenix College’s Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arizona | #4 of 7 |
| Best Value | Arizona | #4 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #21 of 39 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #25 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #133 of 308 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #213 of 323 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Phoenix College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Phoenix College are 81% women (17) and 19% men (4).
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Associate’s Program at Phoenix College
Among the 21 associate’s dental hygiene/hygienist degrees awarded at Phoenix College, 81% were women (17) and 19% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at Phoenix College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 12 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 81% of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at Phoenix 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
Students who finish Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program at Phoenix College pursue many career paths. 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.