Dental Hygiene/Hygienist at Kirkwood Community College
If you are interested in studying Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, take a look at what Kirkwood Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Kirkwood Community College is in Cedar Rapids, IA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 18 dental hygiene/hygienist degrees were granted at Kirkwood Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Kirkwood Community College
Many students take online classes at Kirkwood Community College. Of 12,763 students, 2,770 (22%) studied exclusively online and 4,897 (38%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Kirkwood Community College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Kirkwood Community College are 100% women (18) and 0% men (0).
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Associate’s Program at Kirkwood Community College
Among the 18 associate’s dental hygiene/hygienist degrees awarded at Kirkwood Community College, 100% were women (18) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at Kirkwood Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 17% of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at Kirkwood 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 Kirkwood Community College pursue many career paths. Below are 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.
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