Dental Hygiene/Hygienist at Utah Valley University
If you are interested in studying Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, you may want to check out the program at Utah Valley University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Utah Valley University is located in Orem, UT.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 29 dental hygiene/hygienist graduations were recorded at Utah Valley University.
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Studying Online at Utah Valley University
Many students take online classes at Utah Valley University. Of 46,807 students, 6,655 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 15,106 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Rankings at Utah Valley University
Use these rankings to compare Utah Valley University’s Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Utah | #2 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Utah | #4 of 6 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #5 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #14 of 17 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #162 of 323 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #272 of 308 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Utah | #2 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Utah | #4 of 6 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #5 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #14 of 17 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #162 of 323 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #272 of 308 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Utah Valley University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Utah Valley University are 97% women (28) and 3% men (1).
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Associate’s Program at Utah Valley University
Of the 17 associate’s dental hygiene/hygienist graduates at Utah Valley University, 94% were women (16) and 6% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at Utah Valley University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 12% of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at Utah Valley University, below the national average of 40%.*
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Bachelor’s Program at Utah Valley University
Of the 12 bachelor’s dental hygiene/hygienist degrees awarded at Utah Valley University, 100% were women (12) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist bachelor’s degree recipients at Utah Valley University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
Minority students account for 17% of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist bachelor’s degree recipients at Utah Valley University, below 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 Utah Valley University 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.