Dental Hygiene/Hygienist at San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia
If you are interested in studying Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, consider the program at San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia. Get started with the following essential facts.
San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia is in Visalia, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 64 dental hygiene/hygienist graduations were recorded at San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia.
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Online Class Availability at San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia
Many students take online classes at San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia. Of 2,318 students, 1,375 (59%) studied exclusively online and 103 (4%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Rankings at San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia
Rankings can help you compare San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia’s Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #17 of 22 |
| Best Value | California | #18 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #29 of 40 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #37 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #126 of 308 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #307 of 323 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #17 of 22 |
| Best Value | California | #18 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #29 of 40 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #37 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #126 of 308 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #307 of 323 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia are 95% women (61) and 5% men (3).
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Associate’s Program at San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia
Among the 43 associate’s dental hygiene/hygienist degrees awarded at San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia, 93% were women (40) and 7% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 20 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 5 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 74% of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia, above the national average of 40%.*
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Bachelor’s Program at San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia
Among the 21 bachelor’s dental hygiene/hygienist degrees awarded at San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia, 100% were women (21) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist bachelor’s degree recipients at San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 62% of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist bachelor’s degree recipients at San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia, 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 San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.