Dentistry Schools in Tennessee

180 students earned Dentistry degrees in Tennessee in the 2022-2023 year.

In this state, Dentistry is the 27th most popular major out of a total 395 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

There are 7,390 people in the state and 312,480 people in the nation working in dentistry jobs.

Wages for Dentistry Jobs in Tennessee

In this state, dentistry grads earn an average of $102,310. Nationwide, they make an average of $122,320.

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

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References

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

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