Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 369830
- Phone: (608) 783-7400
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
FINANCIAL AID RATE
86%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
13:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
16FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$5,452Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Dental Hygienist Program
The dental hygienist program at West Coast University – Orange County prepares students for careers as a clinician, oral health care education, health promoter, consumer advocate, administrator, or researcher. The program focuses on cleaning teeth, providing oral health education and treatment counseling, identify oral pathologies and injuries, and manage dental hygiene practices. Program courses include: dental anatomy, microbiology, pathology, dental hygiene theory and techniques, equipment operation and maintenance, dental materials, radiology, office management, supervised clinical training, and professional standards. Get more details below including other Wisconsin colleges that offer dental hygienist program.
The Dental Hygienist program at West Coast University – Orange County is accredited by the American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation for more than 16 years.
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West Coast University – Orange County
566 Theater Rd, Onalaska, WI
Students Enrolled in the Dental Hygienist Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. West Coast University – Orange County offers a bachelor's degree program in dental hygienist.
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 8 |
| Female | 50 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Asian | 25 |
| Black | 2 |
| Hispanic | 10 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders | 1 |
| White | 18 |
| Multiple Races | 2 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Students who have completed the Dental Hygienist program at West Coast University – Orange County, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
Description
Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.
Dental Hygienists
Description
Clean teeth and examine oral areas, head, and neck for signs of oral disease. May educate patients on oral hygiene, take and develop x rays, or apply fluoride or sealants.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, dental hygienists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 18.6% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN
- Total Employment: 190
- Average Hourly Rate: $31.51
- Average Annual Salary: $65530
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, West Coast University – Orange County may offer services including:- Distance learning
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Student employment
- Employment search assistance