Dental Hygiene/Hygienist at St Petersburg College
If you plan to study Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, take a look at what St Petersburg College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
St Petersburg College is in St. Petersburg, FL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 21 dental hygiene/hygienist graduations were recorded at St Petersburg College.
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Studying Online at St Petersburg College
Many students take online classes at St Petersburg College. Of 23,936 students, 10,212 (43%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,180 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Rankings at St Petersburg College
Use these rankings to compare St Petersburg College’s Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Florida | #1 of 22 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #2 of 90 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #8 of 323 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #10 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #29 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #154 of 308 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Florida | #1 of 22 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #2 of 90 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #8 of 323 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #10 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #29 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #154 of 308 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at St Petersburg College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at St Petersburg College are 71% women (15) and 29% men (6).
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Associate’s Program at St Petersburg College
Among the 21 associate’s dental hygiene/hygienist degrees awarded at St Petersburg College, 71% were women (15) and 29% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at St Petersburg College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 48% of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at St Petersburg College, higher 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 St Petersburg College work across a variety of fields. Here 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.