Program facts
Federal data- Dental hygiene degrees
- Associate
- Location
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Graduates (2023–24)
- 21 graduatesDental hygiene awards from July to June, as reported to IPEDS
- In-state tuition and fees
- $8,568 a year2023–24, full-time undergraduates. Whole-school tuition, not the dental hygiene program's cost.
- Out-of-state tuition and fees
- $22,284 a year
- Compared with Tennessee
- 8th of 10 Tennessee schools for graduatesIn-state tuition and fees below the Tennessee median of $11,002
- Official website
- tnstate.edu (opens in a new tab)
Sources: IPEDS (2023–24 completions, CIP 51.0602, and 2023–24 tuition) and the school's website. Before you apply, confirm the program's accreditation on CODA's program finder.
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Tennessee dental hygienist license
Exams, application steps, and board links.
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Tennessee CE requirements
Hours per renewal, required topics, and self-study limits.
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Dental hygienist salary in Tennessee
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