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Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Schools in Tennessee

In <nil>, 293 students earned their Dental Hygiene degrees in TN.

In this state, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist is the 13th most popular major out of a total 106 majors commonly available.

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

9,460 people in the state and 414,630 in the nation are employed in jobs related to dental hygiene.

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Wages for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Jobs in Tennessee

A typical salary for a dental hygiene grad in the state is $66,290, compared to a typical salary of $75,500 nationwide.

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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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,494. It takes the average student 4.73 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 73% get financial aid.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,370 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 34 to 1. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,575 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,935. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid.

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

The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at ETSU. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,220. The student loan default rate is 2.50% which is lower than average.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,235 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.10%. In their early career, UTHSC grads earn an average salary of $57,443.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
272 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,812. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 3.90% which is lower than average.

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

The student loan default rate is 2.50% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years. Graduates earn an average $39,702 after graduation.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,775 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,560 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

#9

South College

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 35% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 2.20% which is lower than average. In their early career, South College grads earn an average salary of $32,789.

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

100% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.20%.

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
Health Specialties Professors 24% $81,650

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Dental Assisting/Assistant 38

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