Dental assistant schools in Tennessee

Looking for dental assistant schools in Tennessee? There are 18, including 10 public colleges, 1 private nonprofit school, and 7 private career schools. Dental assistants in Tennessee earn a median $46,720 a year, according to the BLS.

Schools
18
Public colleges
10
Median pay in TN
$46,720
Cities with schools
12

18 dental assistant schools

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  1. Chattanooga College Medical Dental and & Technical Careers

    Chattanooga, TN · Private

    • Dental assistant
    • Medical assistant
    • Cosmetology
    • +3

  2. Chattanooga State Community College

    Chattanooga, TN · Public

    • Dental assistant
    • Welding
    • Automotive technician
    • +12

  3. Concorde Career College - Memphis

    Memphis, TN · Private

    • Dental assistant
    • Medical assistant
    • Phlebotomy
    • +9

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  5. Genesis Career College-Cookeville

    Cookeville, TN · Private

    • Dental assistant
    • HVAC technician
    • Medical assistant
    • +5

  6. Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga

    Chattanooga, TN · Private

    • Dental assistant
    • CDL & truck driving
    • Medical assistant
    • +5

  7. Northeast State Community College

    Blountville, TN · Public

    • Dental assistant
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +12

  8. Remington College-Nashville Campus

    Nashville, TN · Private

    • Dental assistant
    • HVAC technician
    • Medical assistant
    • +2

  9. Ross Medical Education Center-Johnson City

    Johnson City, TN · Private

    • Dental assistant
    • Medical assistant

  10. Ross Medical Education Center-Knoxville

    Knoxville, TN · Private

    • Dental assistant
    • Medical assistant

  11. South College

    Knoxville, TN · Private

    • Dental assistant
    • Medical assistant
    • Nursing assistant (CNA)
    • +11

  12. Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville

    Nashville, TN · Public

    • Dental assistant
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +12

  13. Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest

    Newbern, TN · Public

    • Dental assistant
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +15

  14. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson

    Dickson, TN · Public

    • Dental assistant
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +11

  15. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville

    Knoxville, TN · Public

    • Dental assistant
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +13

  16. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis

    Memphis, TN · Public

    • Dental assistant
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +14

  17. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro

    Murfreesboro, TN · Public

    • Dental assistant
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +12

  18. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski

    Pulaski, TN · Public

    • Dental assistant
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +9

  19. Volunteer State Community College

    Gallatin, TN · Public

    • Dental assistant
    • EMT & paramedic
    • Medical billing & coding
    • +8

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What dental assistants earn in Tennessee

Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.

Dental assistant salary in TennesseeHow to become a dental assistant

Median pay
$46,720
$22.46 an hour
Typical range
$37,810–$61,260
10th to 90th percentile
Jobs in TN
7,420
Job growth, 2025–35
+7.4%
53,000 openings a year (U.S.)

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.

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Frequently asked questions

How many dental assistant schools are in Tennessee?

We list 18 schools in Tennessee with dental assistant programs: 10 public colleges, 1 private nonprofit school, and 7 private career schools. Campuses are in Chattanooga, Knoxville, Memphis, Nashville, and Gallatin.

Are there community college dental assistant programs in Tennessee?

Yes. 10 public colleges in Tennessee offer dental assistant. Public programs often cost less and are usually eligible for federal financial aid. Confirm costs and aid with each school.

How much does dental assistant school cost in Tennessee?

Among the 18 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $5,283 to $33,625. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.

How much do dental assistants make in Tennessee?

The median pay for dental assistants in Tennessee is $46,720 a year, and most earn between $37,810 and $61,260, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

How do I choose a dental assistant school in Tennessee?

Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.

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