Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 215710
- Phone: (931) 540-2730
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
- Phone: (901) 761-9494
Financial Aid Office
- Phone: (901) 761-9494
ACCEPTANCE RATE
93.38%FINANCIAL AID RATE
89%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
35:1Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Dental Hygienist Program
The dental hygienist program at Concorde Career College – Memphis prepares students for careers as a clinician, oral health care education, health promoter, consumer advocate, administrator, or researcher. The program focuses on cleaning teeth, providing oral health education and treatment counseling, identify oral pathologies and injuries, and manage dental hygiene practices. Program courses include: dental anatomy, microbiology, pathology, dental hygiene theory and techniques, equipment operation and maintenance, dental materials, radiology, office management, supervised clinical training, and professional standards. Get more details below including other Tennessee colleges that offer dental hygienist program.
The Dental Hygienist program at Columbia State is accredited by the American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation since 2008.
Concorde Career College – Memphis
Also known as Columbia State
1665 Hampshire Pike, Columbia, TN
Students Enrolled in the Dental Hygienist Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Columbia State offers an associate's degree program in dental hygienist.
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 2 |
| Female | 36 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| American Indian | 1 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Black | 5 |
| White | 27 |
| Multiple Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Dental Hygienist program at Concorde Career College – Memphis, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
Description
Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.
Dental Hygienists
Description
Clean teeth and examine oral areas, head, and neck for signs of oral disease. May educate patients on oral hygiene, take and develop x rays, or apply fluoride or sealants.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, dental hygienists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 18.6% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
- Total Employment: 1
- Average Hourly Rate: $32.85
- Average Annual Salary: $68340
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Concorde Career College – Memphis may provide student services like those listed below:- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Career path counseling
- Work study style employment
- Assistance to find work