Dental Hygiene/Hygienist at Portland Community College
If you are interested in studying Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, consider the program at Portland Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Portland Community College is in Portland, OR.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 36 dental hygiene/hygienist graduations were recorded at Portland Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Portland Community College
Distance learning is available at Portland Community College. Among 20,861 students, 8,399 (40%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,481 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Rankings at Portland Community College
Use these rankings to compare Portland Community College’s Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oregon | #3 of 5 |
| Best Value | Oregon | #4 of 7 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #22 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #23 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #69 of 308 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #161 of 323 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Portland Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Portland Community College are 89% women (32) and 11% men (4).
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Associate’s Program at Portland Community College
Of the 36 associate’s dental hygiene/hygienist degrees awarded at Portland Community College, 89% were women (32) and 11% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at Portland Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 19 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Asian | 8 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 36% of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at Portland Community College, lower 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Graduates
Students who finish Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program at Portland Community College work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid 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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