Dental Assisting Programs in Tennessee: 19 Colleges and Schools
19 Tennessee schools reported dental assisting completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 420 students: 10 public, 2 private nonprofit, 7 private for-profit, grouped below by city.
19
Schools in Tennessee
420
Graduates in 2024
10
Public colleges
7
Private for-profit schools
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · Tennessee · CIP 51.0601
19 schools in Tennessee graduated 420 Dental Assistants in 2024, out of 594 schools nationally. By type: 10 public, 2 private nonprofit, 7 private for-profit. Credentials offered: certificate (18), associate (5).
The largest program is Concorde Career College-Memphis in Memphis with 137 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 19 Tennessee schools
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Public · 53%
2
Private nonprofit · 11%
7
Private for-profit · 37%
NCES IPEDS 2024 · institution control
Largest programs in Tennessee
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Concorde Career College-Memphis | Memphis | 137 |
| 2 | Remington College-Nashville Campus | Nashville | 32 |
| 3 | Ross Medical Education Center-Knoxville | Knoxville | 31 |
| 4 | Chattanooga State Community College | Chattanooga | 27 |
| 5 | Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville | Nashville | 22 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in Tennessee by city
Sponsored programs
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19 of 19 schools listed · 12 cities
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga · 3 schools | ||||
| Chattanooga State Community College | Public | certificate, associate | 27 | Website ↗ |
| Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga | Private for-profit | certificate, associate | 16 | Website ↗ |
| Chattanooga College Medical Dental and & Technical Careers | Private for-profit | associate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Knoxville · 3 schools | ||||
| Ross Medical Education Center-Knoxville | Private for-profit | certificate | 31 | Website ↗ |
| South College | Private for-profit | certificate | 15 | Website ↗ |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville | Public | certificate | 7 | Website ↗ |
| Memphis · 3 schools | ||||
| Concorde Career College-Memphis | Private for-profit | certificate, associate | 137 | Website ↗ |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis | Public | certificate | 17 | Website ↗ |
| Remington College-Memphis Campus | Private nonprofit | certificate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Nashville · 2 schools | ||||
| Remington College-Nashville Campus | Private nonprofit | certificate | 32 | Website ↗ |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville | Public | certificate | 22 | Website ↗ |
| Blountville · 1 school | ||||
| Northeast State Community College | Public | certificate, associate | 16 | Website ↗ |
| Cookeville · 1 school | ||||
| Genesis Career College-Cookeville | Private for-profit | certificate | 10 | Website ↗ |
| Dickson · 1 school | ||||
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson | Public | certificate | 9 | Website ↗ |
| Gallatin · 1 school | ||||
| Volunteer State Community College | Public | certificate | 20 | Website ↗ |
| Johnson City · 1 school | ||||
| Ross Medical Education Center-Johnson City | Private for-profit | certificate | 20 | Website ↗ |
| Murfreesboro · 1 school | ||||
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro | Public | certificate | 8 | Website ↗ |
| Newbern · 1 school | ||||
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest | Public | certificate | 17 | Website ↗ |
| Pulaski · 1 school | ||||
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski | Public | certificate | 16 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 19 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 19 | 420 | this page |
| North Carolina | 20 | 355 | Programs in North Carolina → |
| Georgia | 18 | 652 | Programs in Georgia → |
| Alabama | 11 | 211 | Programs in Alabama → |
| Virginia | 11 | 179 | Programs in Virginia → |
| Missouri | 8 | 156 | Programs in Missouri → |
| Mississippi | 6 | 251 | Programs in Mississippi → |
| Kentucky | 5 | 141 | Programs in Kentucky → |
| Arkansas | 3 | 77 | Programs in Arkansas → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about Dental Assistant programs in Tennessee
- How many Dental Assistant programs are in Tennessee?
- 19 colleges and schools reported dental assisting completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 420 students.
- Which Tennessee program is the largest?
- Concorde Career College-Memphis in Memphis, with 137 graduates in 2024, followed by Remington College-Nashville Campus in Nashville (32).
- Are Tennessee programs mostly public?
- Yes: 10 public, 2 private nonprofit, 7 private for-profit of the 19 schools.
- What does a Dental Assistant earn in Tennessee?
- Typical Dental Assistant pay in Tennessee is $46,720 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $48,070 nationally.