Dental Hygiene/Hygienist at Meridian Community College
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Meridian Community College is in Meridian, MS.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 11 dental hygiene/hygienist degrees were awarded at Meridian Community College.
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Studying Online at Meridian Community College
Many students take online classes at Meridian Community College. Of 2,780 students, 255 (9%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 751 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Meridian Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at Meridian Community College are 100% women (11) and 0% men (0).
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Associate’s Program at Meridian Community College
Of the 11 associate’s dental hygiene/hygienist graduates at Meridian Community College, 100% were women (11) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at Meridian Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 18% of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist associate’s degree recipients at Meridian 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 Meridian Community College pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-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
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