Dental Hygiene/Hygienist at Virginia Peninsula Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, consider the program at Virginia Peninsula Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Virginia Peninsula Community College is located in Hampton, VA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 11 dental hygiene/hygienist degrees were awarded at Virginia Peninsula Community College.
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Studying Online at Virginia Peninsula Community College
Online coursework is an option at Virginia Peninsula Community College. Among 6,410 students, 1,903 (30%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,769 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Rankings at Virginia Peninsula Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Virginia Peninsula Community College’s Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Virginia | #4 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #6 of 6 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #46 of 90 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #69 of 79 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #122 of 323 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #276 of 308 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Virginia Peninsula Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Virginia Peninsula Community College are 82% women (9) and 18% men (2).
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Associate’s Program at Virginia Peninsula Community College
Among the 10 associate’s dental hygiene/hygienist graduates at Virginia Peninsula Community College, 80% were women (8) and 20% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at Virginia Peninsula Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
Minority students account for 20% of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at Virginia Peninsula 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
Those who complete Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program at Virginia Peninsula Community College go on to a range of careers. 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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