Dental Hygiene/Hygienist at Virginia Western Community College
If you are interested in studying Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, you may want to check out the program at Virginia Western Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Virginia Western Community College is in Roanoke, VA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 57 dental hygiene/hygienist degrees were awarded at Virginia Western Community College.
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Studying Online at Virginia Western Community College
Many students take online classes at Virginia Western Community College. Among 6,332 students, 1,354 (21%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,540 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Rankings at Virginia Western Community College
Use these rankings to compare Virginia Western Community College’s Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Virginia | #2 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #4 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #10 of 79 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #27 of 90 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #53 of 323 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #75 of 308 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Virginia Western Community College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Virginia Western Community College are 100% women (57) and 0% men (0).
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Associate’s Program at Virginia Western Community College
Of the 34 associate’s dental hygiene/hygienist degrees awarded at Virginia Western Community College, 100% were women (34) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at Virginia Western Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 28 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 15% of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at Virginia Western Community College, lower than the national average of 40%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Graduates
Those who complete Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program at Virginia Western Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid 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
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