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Dental Hygiene/Hygienist in Tennessee

Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Schools in Tennessee

Jobs for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Grads in Tennessee

There are 8,380 people in the state and 448,790 people in the nation working in Dental Hygiene jobs.

Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Jobs Nationwide vs. TN

Wages for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Jobs in Tennessee

Dental Hygiene grads earn an average of $95,928 in the state and $116,417 nationwide.

Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Wages Nationwide vs. TN

Our data covers 8 colleges in Tennessee offering Dental Hygiene degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $26,532 a year. With an admission rate of 73%, getting in takes some planning.

#2

South College

Knoxville

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $46,134 after earning their degree at this institution. 62% of full-time students return after their first year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $17,935 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $67,269 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $39,962 in their first year after graduation. About 87% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 74%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $54,326 in their first year after graduation. About 59% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 69%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $24,922 a year. Undergrads from Tennessee pay around $21,230 a year in tuition.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $38,260 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from Tennessee pay around $4,550 a year in tuition.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $36,092 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 93% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 60%.

Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Careers in TN

Some of the careers Dental Hygiene majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 11% $46,663
Dental Hygienists -5% $101,356

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Dental Hygiene.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Allied Health/Treatment Professions 2,445
Advanced General Dentistry 238
Graduate Dentistry & Oral Sciences 150

View all majors related to Dental Hygiene/Hygienist

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