Dental Hygiene/Hygienist at University of Alaska Anchorage
If you are interested in studying Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, you may want to check out the program at University of Alaska Anchorage. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Alaska Anchorage sits in Anchorage, AK.
During the most recent reporting year, 12 dental hygiene/hygienist degrees were awarded at University of Alaska Anchorage.
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Online Class Availability at University of Alaska Anchorage
Many students take online classes at University of Alaska Anchorage. Among 10,493 students, 3,393 (32%) studied exclusively online and 4,123 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Rankings at University of Alaska Anchorage
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Alaska Anchorage’s Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alaska | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Alaska | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #29 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #32 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #142 of 308 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #236 of 323 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at University of Alaska Anchorage, by degree type.
Program-wide, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at University of Alaska Anchorage are 92% women (11) and 8% men (1).
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Bachelor’s Program at University of Alaska Anchorage
Among the 12 bachelor’s dental hygiene/hygienist graduates at University of Alaska Anchorage, 92% were women (11) and 8% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Alaska Anchorage.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 67% of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Alaska Anchorage, 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.
Top-Paying Careers for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Graduates
Students who finish Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program at University of Alaska Anchorage work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-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.