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Dental Assisting/Assistant Schools in Tennessee

549 students earned Dental Assisting degrees in Tennessee in the <nil> year.

As a degree choice, Dental Assisting/Assistant is the 42nd most popular major in the state.

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 432
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 432
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 79
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: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 36.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.6%
  • White: 38.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 13.8%
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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 5 colleges in Tennessee that offer dental assisting degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,575 Total Students

97% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,935. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
216 Total Students

93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,680. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $23,392 after earning their degree at this institution.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
387 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.00 years to graduate. This private school has an average net price of $27,461. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,205 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,400 a year. 41% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 6.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,370 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. 73% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 4.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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
Health Specialties Professors 24% $81,650

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 222

View all majors related to Dental Assisting/Assistant

View Nationwide Dental Assisting/Assistant Report

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