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Dental Assisting/Assistant Schools in Tennessee

In 2020-2021, 494 students earned their Dental Assisting degrees in TN.

In this state, Dental Assisting/Assistant is the 11th most popular major out of a total 122 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Dental Assisting/Assistant Majors in Tennessee

Dental Assisting majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 369
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 369
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 87
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 87
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 87
Associate Degree 38

Gender Distribution

In Tennessee, a dental assisting major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of dental assisting majors in Tennessee is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.4%
  • Black or African American: 30.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.9%
  • White: 45.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 14.4%
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Jobs for Dental Assisting/Assistant Grads in Tennessee

In this state, there are 11,760 people employed in jobs related to a dental assisting degree, compared to 540,540 nationwide.

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Wages for Dental Assisting/Assistant Jobs in Tennessee

In this state, dental assisting grads earn an average of $37,610. Nationwide, they make an average of $39,770.

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There are 10 colleges in Tennessee that offer dental assisting degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

98 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,367 Total Students

94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private school has an average net price of $20,979. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,035 after earning their degree at this institution.

69 Degrees in Major Awarded
345 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. An average student at Remington College - Nashville Campus will pay a net price of $19,542.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,452 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $6,263. 45% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
655 Total Students

83% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. It takes the average student 4.00 years to graduate.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
103 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $18,709. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $25,242 after graduation.

#6

South College

Knoxville
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
5,171 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.00 years to graduate. 34% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,444 Total Students

A typical student attending TCAT - Memphis will pay a net price of $9,497. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $24,881 after earning their degree at this institution.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
815 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $7,402. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,821 a year.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
638 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $23,716 after graduation. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
351 Total Students

83% of students get financical aid. An average student at MMC Chattanooga will pay a net price of $23,753. 28% of the teachers are full time.

Dental Assisting/Assistant Careers in TN

Some of the careers dental assisting majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Dental Assistants 27% $37,250

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 222
Dental Laboratory Technology 10

View all majors related to Dental Assisting/Assistant

View Nationwide Dental Assisting/Assistant Report

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