Dental Hygiene Program Outcomes

Pass Rates for National Board Dental Hygiene Examination

First attempt pass rates

%

2019

100

2018

100

2017

100

2016

100

2015

97

2014

100

Patient Satisfaction with Care in Student Clinics

Year

Overall rating of care provided by dental hygiene students (Out of 100)

2017

92.1

2016

93.1

2015

91.3

2014

94.5

Graduation Rates

 

% graduated on time

% graduated within

the following year

% total graduation rate

2018 100 0 100
2017 96.9 0 96.9
2016 90.6 9.4 100
2015 96.7 0 96.7
2014 100 0 100

Graduating Student Satisfaction with Program

Graduating students very satisfied or satisfied with the  program

%

2018 93
2017 100
2016 100
2015 100
2014 100

Employment of Graduates

Students are surveyed in October following spring semester graduation. Dental hygiene graduates are successful in obtaining employment and gaining admission to advanced education programs.

 

% employed in a private dental office % employed and pursuing advanced education % pursing advanced education (graduate school or dental school) % subbing in private dental offices or employed in other settings % unemployed or waiting to take state board exams % student who did not respond to survey
2017 84 10 0 3 0 3
2016 72 9 0 13 0 6
2015 69 10 0 3 3 14
2014 76 7 7 10 0 0
2013 55 7 10 17 3 7

Based on surveys conducted 17 months after graduation, 95% of all graduates are employed or continuing their education in a dental related profession.