by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in Tennessee to review for the 2025 Best Dentistry Schools in Tennessee ranking.
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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Dentistry Schools in Tennessee list, to help you choose the best school for you. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the dentistry degree levels they offer.
It is difficult to beat The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center if you want to pursue a degree in dentistry. UTHSC is a small public university located in the city of Memphis.
Those dentistry students who get their degree from The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center earn $9,426 more than the average dentistry student.
More information about a degree in dentistry from The University of Tennessee - Health Science CenterExplore all the Best Dentistry Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 287 | 96 |
| Florida | 282 | 215 |
| North Carolina | 279 | 135 |
| Virginia | 274 | 105 |
| South Carolina | 248 | 76 |
| Kentucky | 244 | 186 |
| Louisiana | 242 | 69 |
| Mississippi | 234 | 35 |
| Alabama | 233 | 78 |
| West Virginia | 207 | 46 |
One of 34 majors within the Health Professions area of study, Dentistry has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Dentistry | 164 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 6,214 |
| Allied Health Professions | 2,831 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 1,707 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 1,563 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 1,012 |
| Dental Support Services | 861 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 819 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 728 |
| Medicine | 678 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 646 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
