Dental Hygiene/Hygienist at Temple College
If you plan to study Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, consider the program at Temple College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Temple College sits in Temple, TX.
During the most recent reporting year, 11 dental hygiene/hygienist degrees were granted at Temple College.
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Studying Online at Temple College
Online coursework is an option at Temple College. Among 5,274 students, 1,749 (33%) studied exclusively online and 1,545 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Rankings at Temple College
These rankings give you a sense of how Temple College’s Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #10 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #12 of 26 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #14 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #17 of 39 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #108 of 323 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #116 of 308 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Temple College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Temple College are 91% women (10) and 9% men (1).
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Associate’s Program at Temple College
Among the 11 associate’s dental hygiene/hygienist graduates at Temple College, 91% were women (10) and 9% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at Temple College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 27% of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at Temple College, below 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 Temple College pursue many career paths. Here 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.