Dental Hygiene/Hygienist at Prairie State College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, you may want to check out the program at Prairie State College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Prairie State College is located in Chicago Heights, IL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 34 dental hygiene/hygienist degrees were granted at Prairie State College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Prairie State College
Many students take online classes at Prairie State College. Of 2,953 students, 416 (14%) studied exclusively online and 841 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Rankings at Prairie State College
Rankings can help you compare Prairie State College’s Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #6 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #12 of 13 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #13 of 55 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #33 of 53 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #67 of 323 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #197 of 308 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Prairie State College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Prairie State College are 97% women (33) and 3% men (1).
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Associate’s Program at Prairie State College
Of the 34 associate’s dental hygiene/hygienist degrees awarded at Prairie State College, 97% were women (33) and 3% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at Prairie State College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 19 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 38% of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at Prairie State 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.
Best-Paid Careers for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Graduates
Graduates of the Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program at Prairie State College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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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