Dental Hygiene/Hygienist at University of Missouri-Kansas City
If you are interested in studying Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, you may want to check out the program at University of Missouri-Kansas City. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Missouri-Kansas City is in Kansas City, MO.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 31 dental hygiene/hygienist graduations were recorded at University of Missouri-Kansas City.
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Studying Online at University of Missouri-Kansas City
Distance learning is available at University of Missouri-Kansas City. Of 14,732 students, 683 (5%) studied exclusively online and 2,951 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Rankings at University of Missouri-Kansas City
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Missouri-Kansas City’s Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #2 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #5 of 30 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #5 of 6 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #20 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #81 of 308 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #221 of 323 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #2 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #5 of 30 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #5 of 6 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #20 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #81 of 308 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #221 of 323 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at University of Missouri-Kansas City, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at University of Missouri-Kansas City are 94% women (29) and 6% men (2).
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Bachelor’s Program at University of Missouri-Kansas City
Of the 31 bachelor’s dental hygiene/hygienist graduates at University of Missouri-Kansas City, 94% were women (29) and 6% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Missouri-Kansas City.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 23 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 23% of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Missouri-Kansas City, lower than 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
Graduates of the Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program at University of Missouri-Kansas City work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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.