Dental Hygiene/Hygienist at Wharton County Junior College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, take a look at what Wharton County Junior College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Wharton County Junior College is located in Wharton, TX.
During the most recent reporting year, 28 dental hygiene/hygienist graduations were recorded at Wharton County Junior College.
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Studying Online at Wharton County Junior College
Online coursework is an option at Wharton County Junior College. Of 5,504 students, 824 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,262 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Rankings at Wharton County Junior College
These rankings give you a sense of how Wharton County Junior College’s Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #5 of 24 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #7 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #9 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #13 of 39 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #44 of 323 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #89 of 308 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Wharton County Junior College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Wharton County Junior College are 96% women (27) and 4% men (1).
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Associate’s Program at Wharton County Junior College
Among the 28 associate’s dental hygiene/hygienist graduates at Wharton County Junior College, 96% were women (27) and 4% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at Wharton County Junior College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 10 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 3 |
Minority students account for 50% of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at Wharton County Junior College, higher 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.
Best-Paid Careers for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Graduates
Graduates of the Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program at Wharton County Junior College go on to a range of careers. Here are 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
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