Dental Hygiene/Hygienist at Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque
What traits are you looking for in a school for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, take a look at what Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque is located in Albuquerque, NM.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 20 dental hygiene/hygienist degrees were granted at Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque.
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Online Class Availability at Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque
Many students take online classes at Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque. Among 562 students, 29 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 0 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Rankings at Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque
These rankings give you a sense of how Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque’s Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | New Mexico | #4 of 4 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #32 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #39 of 39 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #283 of 323 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #302 of 308 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque are 85% women (17) and 15% men (3).
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Associate’s Program at Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque
Among the 20 associate’s dental hygiene/hygienist graduates at Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque, 85% were women (17) and 15% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 13 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 75% of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque, above 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
Graduates of the Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program at Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque go on to a range of careers. Below 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.