Dental Hygiene/Hygienist at University of Mississippi
If you plan to study Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, you may want to check out the program at University of Mississippi. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Mississippi sits in University, MS.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 19 dental hygiene/hygienist degrees were awarded at University of Mississippi.
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Studying Online at University of Mississippi
Many students take online classes at University of Mississippi. Of 26,449 students, 1,904 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 14,512 (55%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at University of Mississippi, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist graduates at University of Mississippi are 95% women (18) and 5% men (1).
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Bachelor’s Program at University of Mississippi
Of the 19 bachelor’s dental hygiene/hygienist graduates at University of Mississippi, 95% were women (18) and 5% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Mississippi.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 21% of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Mississippi, below 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 University of Mississippi go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-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.