Dental Hygiene/Hygienist at Pierce College District
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Pierce College District sits in Lakewood, WA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 20 dental hygiene/hygienist graduations were recorded at Pierce College District.
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Online & Distance Learning at Pierce College District
Many students take online classes at Pierce College District. Of 8,137 students, 3,808 (47%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,426 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Pierce College District, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Pierce College District are 85% women (17) and 15% men (3).
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Bachelor’s Program at Pierce College District
Of the 20 bachelor’s dental hygiene/hygienist graduates at Pierce College District, 85% were women (17) and 15% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist bachelor’s degree recipients at Pierce College District.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 40% of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist bachelor’s degree recipients at Pierce College District, above the national average of 38%.*
*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 Pierce College District go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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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