Dentistry Schools in Tennessee

In 2022-2023, 180 students earned their Dentistry degrees in TN.

In this state, Dentistry is the 84th most popular major out of a total 274 majors commonly available.

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)	180
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	180
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	180

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 15.0%
• Black or African American: 41.7%
• Hispanic or Latino: 1.7%
• White: 41.7%
• Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
• Other Races: 0.0%

Jobs for Dentistry Grads in Tennessee

7,390 people in the state and 312,480 in the nation are employed in jobs related to dentistry.

Wages for Dentistry Jobs in Tennessee

A typical salary for a dentistry grad in the state is $102,310, compared to a typical salary of $122,320 nationwide.

Most Popular Dentistry Programs in TN

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

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

Related Majors in Tennessee

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

Major	Annual Graduates in TN
Nursing	6,004
Allied Health Professions	1,213
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences	993
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science	895
Medicine	680
Rehabilitation Professions	566
Allied Health Services	483
Health/Medical Admin Services	479

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View Nationwide Dentistry Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Michal Jarmoluk under License

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