Dental Hygiene/Hygienist at Wichita State University
If you are interested in studying Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, take a look at what Wichita State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Wichita State University is located in Wichita, KS.
During the most recent reporting year, 56 dental hygiene/hygienist degrees were granted at Wichita State University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Wichita State University
Online coursework is an option at Wichita State University. Among 16,689 students, 4,761 (29%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,354 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Rankings at Wichita State University
Use these rankings to compare Wichita State University’s Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Kansas | #2 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #4 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #16 of 30 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #22 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #177 of 308 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #237 of 323 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Wichita State University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Wichita State University are 98% women (55) and 2% men (1).
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Bachelor’s Program at Wichita State University
Among the 56 bachelor’s dental hygiene/hygienist graduates at Wichita State University, 98% were women (55) and 2% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist bachelor’s degree recipients at Wichita State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 37 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 29% of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist bachelor’s degree recipients at Wichita State 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Graduates
Students who finish Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program at Wichita State University work across a variety of fields. Below are 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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