Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Associate degree
21 reported completions · CIP 51.0602 · 2024 collection
School guide · Nashville, TN
Tennessee State University
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Training subjects and awards
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Program-level workforce training records
The public DOL download contains 10 program records matched to this institution. These provide more specific leads to investigate; reporting dates and current approval need verification.
Higher Ed: Baccalaureate or Higher · Nashville, TN
CLINICAL DENTAL ASSISTANT
TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY
Occupational Skills Certificate
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- Reported address
- 3500 John A Merritt Blvd Pobox 9621, Nashville, TN 37209
- Historically reported educational prerequisite
- High school diploma or equivalent · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
- Training subject
- Dental Assisting/Assistant · CIP 51.0601
- Reported delivery format
- This program provides online instruction, e-learning, or distance learning only.
- Reported clock/contact hours per week
- 6
- Reported duration for a full-time student
- 52 weeks
- Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
- $2,995 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
- Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
- $0 · reporting period unverified
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Higher Ed: Baccalaureate or Higher · Nashville, TN
CPC Medical Billing and Coding (Voucher Included)
TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY
CPC-A Certificate
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- Reported address
- 3500 John A Merritt Blvd Pobox 9621, Nashville, TN 37209
- Historically reported educational prerequisite
- High school diploma or equivalent · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
- Training subject
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder · CIP 51.0713
- Reported delivery format
- This program provides online instruction, e-learning, or distance learning only.
- Reported clock/contact hours per week
- 8
- Reported duration for a full-time student
- 52 weeks
- Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
- $2,995 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
- Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
- $0 · reporting period unverified
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Higher Ed: Baccalaureate or Higher · Nashville, TN
Certificate in Mediation and Arbitration
TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY
Certificates in Mediation, Applied Mediation Practice, Arbitration and Professional Mediator and Arbitrator
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- Reported address
- 3500 John A Merritt Blvd Pobox 9621, Nashville, TN 37209
- Historically reported educational prerequisite
- No educational requirement reported · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
- Training subject
- Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other · CIP 51.1599
- Reported delivery format
- This program provides online instruction, e-learning, or distance learning only.
- Reported clock/contact hours per week
- 40
- Reported duration for a full-time student
- 26 weeks
- Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
- $3,495 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
- Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
- $0 · reporting period unverified
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Higher Ed: Baccalaureate or Higher · Nashville, TN
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) (Voucher Included)
TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
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- Reported address
- 3500 John A Merritt Blvd Pobox 9621, Nashville, TN 37209
- Historically reported educational prerequisite
- High school diploma or equivalent · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
- Training subject
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other · CIP 51.1099
- Reported delivery format
- This program provides online instruction, e-learning, or distance learning only.
- Reported clock/contact hours per week
- 10
- Reported duration for a full-time student
- 52 weeks
- Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
- $3,995 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
- Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
- $200 · reporting period unverified
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Higher Ed: Baccalaureate or Higher · Nashville, TN
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) + Certified Electronic Health Record
TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) national certification and the Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) national certification
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- Reported address
- 3500 John A Merritt Blvd Pobox 9621, Nashville, TN 37209
- Historically reported educational prerequisite
- High school diploma or equivalent · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
- Training subject
- Medical Office Assistant/Specialist · CIP 51.0710
- Reported delivery format
- This program provides online instruction, e-learning, or distance learning only.
- Reported clock/contact hours per week
- 13
- Reported duration for a full-time student
- 52 weeks
- Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
- $3,995 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
- Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
- $0 · reporting period unverified
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Higher Ed: Baccalaureate or Higher · Nashville, TN
Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist + Medical Terminology
TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY
Electronic Health Record Specialist Certification (CEHRS) Exam
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- Reported address
- 3500 John A Merritt Blvd Pobox 9621, Nashville, TN 37209
- Historically reported educational prerequisite
- High school diploma or equivalent · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
- Training subject
- Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other · CIP 51.0899
- Reported delivery format
- This program provides online instruction, e-learning, or distance learning only.
- Reported clock/contact hours per week
- 40
- Reported duration for a full-time student
- 26 weeks
- Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
- $2,295 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
- Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
- $0 · reporting period unverified
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Higher Ed: Baccalaureate or Higher · Nashville, TN
Certified Six Sigma Green Belt and Black Belt
TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY
Continuing Education Credits at Tennessee State University
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- Reported address
- 3500 John A Merritt Blvd Pobox 9621, Nashville, TN 37209
- Historically reported educational prerequisite
- High school diploma or equivalent · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
- Training subject
- Quality Control Technology/Technician · CIP 15.0702
- Reported delivery format
- This program provides online instruction, e-learning, or distance learning only.
- Reported clock/contact hours per week
- 5
- Reported duration for a full-time student
- 52 weeks
- Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
- $3,495 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
- Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
- $0 · reporting period unverified
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Higher Ed: Baccalaureate or Higher · Nashville, TN
Optician Certification Training Course
TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY
Credential not specified
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- Reported address
- 3500 John A Merritt Blvd Pobox 9621, Nashville, TN 37209
- Historically reported educational prerequisite
- High school diploma or equivalent · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
- Training subject
- Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician · CIP 51.1801
- Reported delivery format
- This program provides online instruction, e-learning, or distance learning only.
- Reported clock/contact hours per week
- 6
- Reported duration for a full-time student
- 26 weeks
- Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
- $1,995 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
- Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
- $0 · reporting period unverified
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Higher Ed: Baccalaureate or Higher · Nashville, TN
SSCP Systems Security Certified Practitioner
TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY
Systems Security Certified Practitioner
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- Reported address
- 3500 John A Merritt Blvd Pobox 9621, Nashville, TN 37209
- Historically reported educational prerequisite
- High school diploma or equivalent · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
- Training subject
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other · CIP 11.9999
- Reported delivery format
- This program provides online instruction, e-learning, or distance learning only.
- Reported clock/contact hours per week
- 3
- Reported duration for a full-time student
- 26 weeks
- Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
- $1,595 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
- Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
- $0 · reporting period unverified
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Higher Ed: Baccalaureate or Higher · Nashville, TN
TechWorks
TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY
CompTIA A+ certification
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- Reported address
- 3500 John A Merritt Blvd Pobox 9621, Nashville, TN 37209
- Historically reported educational prerequisite
- High school diploma or equivalent · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
- Training subject
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other · CIP 11.9999
- Reported delivery format
- This program provides online instruction, e-learning, or distance learning only.
- Reported clock/contact hours per week
- 21
- Reported duration for a full-time student
- 12 weeks
- Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
- $5,000 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
- Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
- $750 · reporting period unverified
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Put the numbers in context
Reported costs and financial aid
These figures describe the institution and specific historical student groups. Use a current written quote and a personalized aid estimate to compare the exact program you want.
Annual in-state tuition and fees$8,616AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
Annual out-of-state tuition and fees$22,416AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
Average annual net price$15,796AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25. Defined first-time, full-time aid-recipient cohort; not a personal quote.
Undergraduates receiving Pell Grants51%AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25. Historical institution-level share; not proof your course is eligible.
Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release. Costs can use different reporting periods and student populations.
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Related career paths
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Sources: NCES CIP 2020–SOC 2018 crosswalk and O*NET 31.0. Some roles require additional education, work experience or licensing.
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Location and getting there
Reported institution address:
3500 John A. Merritt Blvd, Nashville, TN 37209-1561
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Evidence after education
Graduate earnings and borrowing by field
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Institution group, broad field and credential. College Scorecard groups these figures under OPEID6 003522. This can include related campuses. Four-digit subject groups can contain several specific courses; do not treat them as results for each course above.
Explore 1 source field and credential records
| Field / award | Median earnings 1 year after completion | Median earnings 4 years after completion | Median federal student-loan debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. 51.06 · Associate's Degree | $44,192 | $56,729 | $17,900 |
Who and which years do the Scorecard measures cover?
Earnings refer to federally aided completers in the source’s working and non-enrolled population. Debt is a separate borrower cohort and excludes borrowing types outside the named measure. Different years are not a trend for the same people.
- Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled 1 year after completing: Treasury AY2018-19, AY2019-20 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars. Variable EARN_MDN_1YR.
- Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled 4 year after completing: Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars. Variable EARN_MDN_4YR.
- Median Stafford and Grad PLUS loan debt disbursed at all institutions: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort. Variable DEBT_ALL_STGP_ANY_MDN.
Privacy suppression and missing values remain unavailable. They are never entered as zero. The source’s institutional group may have changed since these cohorts studied.
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Census PSEO: 1 field and credential comparisons
PSEO covers participating institutions and graduates meeting its earnings and employment coverage criteria. Values below use the most recent graduation cohort with at least one published earnings measure for each reporting institution, field and award. The reporting unit is the named eight-digit OPEID; it may cover more than this campus.
| Reporting institution / field / award | Graduation cohort | Year 1 median | Year 5 median | Year 10 median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee State University (00352200) CIP 51.06 · Associate degree | 2016–2020 | $52,221 118 earnings-covered graduates | Unavailable | Unavailable |
Census PSEO latest-release snapshot downloaded September 9, 2026. Earnings are inflation-adjusted; the published schema labels them in 2023 dollars. Cohorts, coverage and methods differ from Scorecard; do not combine their values into a ranking. PSEO population and methods · Schema and status flags.
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Living costs & local context
Budget context for Tennessee
A unique Census place match was not available for this postal city. The figures below describe Tennessee, not the city or the school’s immediate neighborhood.
Median monthly gross rent$1,1892020–2024 ACS · 2024 dollars · margin of error ±$7
Median household income$69,5952020–2024 ACS · 2024 dollars · margin of error ±$429
Resident population estimate7,066,3832020–2024 ACS
Tennessee price level91.9BEA regional price parity · 2024 · US = 100
Gross rent combines contract rent with the estimated average monthly cost of tenant-paid utilities and fuels. It describes occupied rental housing, not current asking rents, student accommodation or the cost of a room in a shared home. Household income is not an individual worker’s salary.
The state price index compares the overall price of goods and services with the national average. An index of 91.9 is approximately 8.1% below the national price level. It is context for planning, not a multiplier for a personal budget or a cost-adjusted salary.
Sources: 2024 ACS five-year public summary files, tables B25064, B19013 and B01003; BEA 2024 regional price parities. Retrieved September 9, 2026. Census place matches use a unique name within a state; school postal cities and Census boundaries are not interchangeable. Unavailable estimates are omitted.
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Other options in the area
These institutions in Tennessee share at least one broad training family. Compare the exact subjects before deciding they offer an equivalent route.
Private for-profit institution
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
Nashville, TN
Health & animal care
1 reported subject
About 2 miles between reported locations, straight-line distance.
Private for-profit institution
Galen Health Institutes-Nashville Campus
Nashville, TN
Health & animal care
1 reported subject
About 2 miles between reported locations, straight-line distance.
Public institution
Nashville State Community College
Nashville, TN
Construction · Culinary & hospitality · Health & animal care · Manufacturing · Technology & design
17 reported subjects
About 3 miles between reported locations, straight-line distance.
Public institution
Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville
Nashville, TN
Beauty & wellness · Construction · Health & animal care · Manufacturing · Technology & design · Transportation
16 reported subjects
About 3 miles between reported locations, straight-line distance.
Sources for this profile
- IPEDS HD2024 and C2024_A: institution location, control, reported subjects, awards and completions.
- College Scorecard, June 10, 2026 release: institution name, website and available cost and aid measures. Each metric keeps its own cohort.
- O*NET 31.0 and the CIP–SOC crosswalk: related occupation connections.
Snapshot assembled September 8, 2026. IPEDS institution identifier: 221838. Read our matching, coverage and correction approach.