Dental Hygiene/Hygienist at Bergen Community College
If you are interested in studying Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, consider the program at Bergen Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Bergen Community College sits in Paramus, NJ.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 38 dental hygiene/hygienist degrees were awarded at Bergen Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Bergen Community College
Many students take online classes at Bergen Community College. Among 11,720 students, 1,679 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,977 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Bergen Community College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Bergen Community College are 95% women (36) and 5% men (2).
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Associate’s Program at Bergen Community College
Of the 38 associate’s dental hygiene/hygienist degrees awarded at Bergen Community College, 95% were women (36) and 5% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at Bergen Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 20 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 37% of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at Bergen Community College, below the national average of 40%.*
*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 Bergen Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.