Dental Hygiene/Hygienist at Yakima Valley College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, take a look at what Yakima Valley College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Yakima Valley College sits in Yakima, WA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 18 dental hygiene/hygienist degrees were awarded at Yakima Valley College.
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Online Class Availability at Yakima Valley College
Many students take online classes at Yakima Valley College. Among 3,809 students, 1,119 (29%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,173 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Rankings at Yakima Valley College
Use these rankings to compare Yakima Valley College’s Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #8 of 9 |
| Best Value | Washington | #8 of 10 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #27 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #34 of 40 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #190 of 323 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #216 of 308 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Yakima Valley College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Yakima Valley College are 100% women (18) and 0% men (0).
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Bachelor’s Program at Yakima Valley College
Of the 18 bachelor’s dental hygiene/hygienist graduates at Yakima Valley College, 100% were women (18) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist bachelor’s degree recipients at Yakima Valley College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 39% of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist bachelor’s degree recipients at Yakima Valley College, above 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 Yakima Valley College go on to a range of careers. 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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