Dental Hygiene/Hygienist at University of the Pacific
If you are interested in studying Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, consider the program at University of the Pacific. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of the Pacific is located in Stockton, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 11 dental hygiene/hygienist graduations were recorded at University of the Pacific.
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Studying Online at University of the Pacific
Many students take online classes at University of the Pacific. Among 6,944 students, 81 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 0 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Rankings at University of the Pacific
These rankings give you a sense of how University of the Pacific’s Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #6 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #9 of 40 |
| Best Value | California | #16 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #20 of 308 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #34 of 42 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #294 of 323 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at University of the Pacific, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at University of the Pacific are 91% women (10) and 9% men (1).
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Bachelor’s Program at University of the Pacific
Of the 11 bachelor’s dental hygiene/hygienist graduates at University of the Pacific, 91% were women (10) and 9% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist bachelor’s degree recipients at University of the Pacific.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 82% of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist bachelor’s degree recipients at University of the Pacific, higher 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.
Top-Paying Careers for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Graduates
Graduates of the Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program at University of the Pacific work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.