Dental Hygiene/Hygienist at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
If you plan to study Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, consider the program at University of New Mexico-Main Campus. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of New Mexico-Main Campus sits in Albuquerque, NM.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 51 dental hygiene/hygienist graduations were recorded at University of New Mexico-Main Campus.
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Online Class Availability at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Online coursework is an option at University of New Mexico-Main Campus. Among 23,124 students, 3,640 (16%) studied exclusively online and 9,446 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Rankings at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Rankings can help you compare University of New Mexico-Main Campus’s Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #1 of 3 |
| Best Value | New Mexico | #3 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #11 of 39 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #30 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #78 of 308 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #260 of 323 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #1 of 3 |
| Best Value | New Mexico | #3 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #11 of 39 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #30 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #78 of 308 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #260 of 323 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at University of New Mexico-Main Campus, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at University of New Mexico-Main Campus are 90% women (46) and 10% men (5).
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Bachelor’s Program at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Among the 40 bachelor’s dental hygiene/hygienist degrees awarded at University of New Mexico-Main Campus, 90% were women (36) and 10% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist bachelor’s degree recipients at University of New Mexico-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 21 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 68% of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist bachelor’s degree recipients at University of New Mexico-Main Campus, higher than the national average of 38%.*
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Master’s Program at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Among the 11 master’s dental hygiene/hygienist graduates at University of New Mexico-Main Campus, 91% were women (10) and 9% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist master’s degree recipients at University of New Mexico-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Asian | 1 |
Minority students account for 64% of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist master’s degree recipients at University of New Mexico-Main Campus, higher than the national average of 33%.*
*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
Those who complete Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program at University of New Mexico-Main Campus go on to a range of careers. 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.