Dental Assisting Schools in Tennessee
387 students earned Dental Assisting degrees in Tennessee in the 2022-2023 year.
Gender Distribution
In Tennessee, a dental assisting major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of dental assisting majors in Tennessee is as follows:
- Asian: 0.3%
- Black or African American: 28.7%
- Hispanic or Latino: 8.5%
- White: 38.2%
- Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
- Other Races: 23.3%

Jobs for Dental Assisting Grads in Tennessee
11,760 people in the state and 540,540 in the nation are employed in jobs related to dental assisting.

Wages for Dental Assisting Jobs in Tennessee
Dental Assisting grads earn an average of $37,610 in the state and $39,770 nationwide.

Dental Assisting Careers in TN
Some of the careers dental assisting majors go into include:
Job Title | TN Job Growth | TN Median Salary |
---|---|---|
Health Specialties Professors | 24% | $81,650 |
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