Dental Hygiene Programs in Tennessee: 11 Colleges and Schools
11 Tennessee schools reported dental hygiene completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 292 students: 5 public, 4 private nonprofit, 2 private for-profit, grouped below by city.
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · Tennessee · CIP 51.0602
11 schools in Tennessee graduated 292 Dental Hygienists in 2024, out of 364 schools nationally. By type: 5 public, 4 private nonprofit, 2 private for-profit. Credentials offered: associate (8), bachelor's (6), certificate (1), master's (1).
The largest program is Concorde Career College-Memphis in Memphis with 58 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 11 Tennessee schools
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Largest programs in Tennessee
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Concorde Career College-Memphis | Memphis | 58 |
| 2 | South College | Knoxville | 53 |
| 3 | The University of Tennessee Health Science Center | Memphis | 31 |
| 4 | East Tennessee State University | Johnson City | 27 |
| 5 | Lincoln Memorial University | Harrogate | 26 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in Tennessee by city
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis · 2 schools | ||||
| Concorde Career College-Memphis | Private for-profit | associate | 58 | Website ↗ |
| The University of Tennessee Health Science Center | Public | bachelor's | 31 | Website ↗ |
| Nashville · 2 schools | ||||
| Remington College-Nashville Campus | Private nonprofit | associate | 24 | Website ↗ |
| Tennessee State University | Public | associate, bachelor's | 21 | Website ↗ |
| Athens · 1 school | ||||
| Tennessee Wesleyan University | Private nonprofit | bachelor's | 18 | Website ↗ |
| Chattanooga · 1 school | ||||
| Chattanooga State Community College | Public | associate | 22 | Website ↗ |
| Collegedale · 1 school | ||||
| Southern Adventist University | Private nonprofit | certificate, associate, bachelor's, master's | 3 | Website ↗ |
| Harriman · 1 school | ||||
| Roane State Community College | Public | associate | 9 | Website ↗ |
| Harrogate · 1 school | ||||
| Lincoln Memorial University | Private nonprofit | associate | 26 | Website ↗ |
| Johnson City · 1 school | ||||
| East Tennessee State University | Public | bachelor's | 27 | Website ↗ |
| Knoxville · 1 school | ||||
| South College | Private for-profit | associate, bachelor's | 53 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 11 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 11 | 292 | this page |
| Georgia | 16 | 280 | Programs in Georgia → |
| North Carolina | 13 | 242 | Programs in North Carolina → |
| Virginia | 8 | 216 | Programs in Virginia → |
| Missouri | 7 | 153 | Programs in Missouri → |
| Mississippi | 7 | 91 | Programs in Mississippi → |
| Kentucky | 6 | 183 | Programs in Kentucky → |
| Alabama | 3 | 45 | Programs in Alabama → |
| Arkansas | 2 | 48 | Programs in Arkansas → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about Dental Hygienist programs in Tennessee
- How many Dental Hygienist programs are in Tennessee?
- 11 colleges and schools reported dental hygiene completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 292 students.
- Which Tennessee program is the largest?
- Concorde Career College-Memphis in Memphis, with 58 graduates in 2024, followed by South College in Knoxville (53).
- Are Tennessee programs mostly public?
- 5 public, 4 private nonprofit, 2 private for-profit of the 11 schools.
- What does a Dental Hygienist earn in Tennessee?
- Typical Dental Hygienist pay in Tennessee is $84,640 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $98,100 nationally.