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Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Schools in Tennessee

293 students earned Dental Hygiene degrees in Tennessee in the 2021-2022 year.

A Dental Hygiene/Hygienist major is the 20th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Majors in Tennessee

Dental Hygiene majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 196
Bachelor’s Degree 97

Gender Distribution

In Tennessee, a dental hygiene major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of dental hygiene majors in Tennessee is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.7%
  • Black or African American: 9.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.8%
  • White: 73.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.0%
  • Other Races: 7.8%
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Jobs for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Grads in Tennessee

There are 9,460 people in the state and 414,630 people in the nation working in dental hygiene jobs.

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Wages for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Jobs in Tennessee

In this state, dental hygiene grads earn an average of $66,290. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,500.

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There are 10 colleges in Tennessee that offer dental hygiene degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
8,077 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $12,494. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. In their early career, Tennessee State University grads earn an average salary of $34,131.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,370 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 34 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,415 after earning their degree at this institution.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,575 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,692 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 50%. 97% of students get financical aid.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
13,303 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 63%. It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,235 Total Students

6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $57,443 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 67%.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
272 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $24,269 after graduation. The 3.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. This private school has an average net price of $23,812.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
1,086 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,702 a year. This private institution charges an average net price of $14,333. The average student takes 4.21 years to complete their degree at TWU.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,775 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $30,560 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 35%. 99% of students get financical aid.

#9

South College

Knoxville
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
24% Graduation Rate
5,796 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $15,838. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,789 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 35%.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
2,719 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.66 years to complete their degree at Southern Adventist. 99% of students get financical aid.

Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Careers in TN

Some of the careers dental hygiene majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Dental Hygienists 27% $67,610

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to dental hygiene.

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Dental Assisting/Assistant 494
Dental Laboratory Technology 10

View all majors related to Dental Hygiene/Hygienist

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