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Dentistry Schools in Tennessee

146 students earned Dentistry degrees in Tennessee in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Dentistry is the 21st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Dentistry Majors in Tennessee

Dentistry majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 146
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 146
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 146

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of dentistry majors in Tennessee is as follows:

  • Asian: 10.3%
  • Black or African American: 33.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.2%
  • White: 47.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 2.1%
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Jobs for Dentistry Grads in Tennessee

In this state, there are 7,390 people employed in jobs related to a dentistry degree, compared to 312,480 nationwide.

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Wages for Dentistry Jobs in Tennessee

Dentistry grads earn an average of $102,310 in the state and $122,320 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Tennessee that offer dentistry degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

84 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,181 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%. 7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $56,870 after graduation.

62 Degrees in Major Awarded
944 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Dentistry Careers in TN

Some of the careers dentistry majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Dentists 27% $178,550
Health Specialties Professors 24% $81,650

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