Dental Hygiene/Hygienist at Foothill College
If you plan to study Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, take a look at what Foothill College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Foothill College is in Los Altos Hills, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 59 dental hygiene/hygienist degrees were granted at Foothill College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Foothill College
Distance learning is available at Foothill College. Of 12,949 students, 5,985 (46%) studied exclusively online and 3,019 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Foothill College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Foothill College are 88% women (52) and 12% men (7).
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Bachelor’s Program at Foothill College
Among the 59 bachelor’s dental hygiene/hygienist graduates at Foothill College, 88% were women (52) and 12% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist bachelor’s degree recipients at Foothill College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 18 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 16 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 18 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 64% of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist bachelor’s degree recipients at Foothill College, higher than 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
Those who complete Dental Hygiene/Hygienist program at Foothill College pursue many career paths. 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.