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Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences Schools in California

In 2020-2021, 176 students earned their Dentistry & Oral Science degrees in CA.

An Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences major is the 20th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences Majors in California

Dentistry & Oral Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Post-Master’s Certificate 84
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 84
Master’s Degree 81
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 11

Gender Distribution

In California, a dentistry and oral science major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of dentistry and oral science majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 31.3%
  • Black or African American: 1.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.4%
  • White: 23.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 29.0%
  • Other Races: 4.0%
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Jobs for Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences Grads in California

In this state, there are 37,990 people employed in jobs related to a dentistry and oral science degree, compared to 386,310 nationwide.

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Wages for Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences Jobs in California

Dentistry & Oral Science grads earn an average of $161,770 in the state and $178,800 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in California that offer dentistry and oral science degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

87 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.30% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.17 years to complete their degree at USC. 70% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#2

Loma Linda University

Loma Linda
46 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,468 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.60% which is lower than average. 3 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 94% are considered full time.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,201 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 66%.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
44,589 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 72%. 73% of students get financical aid.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
6,263 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $28,380. The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate.

Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences Careers in CA

Some of the careers dentistry and oral science majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 30% $142,500
Dentists 18% $156,480
Dentists 16% $125,860

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to dentistry and oral science.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Nursing 18,329
Health Sciences & Services 5,947
Public Health 5,024
Allied Health Professions 4,117
Rehabilitation Professions 3,157
Health/Medical Admin Services 3,003
Communication Sciences 2,227
Mental & Social Health Services 1,899

View all majors related to Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences

View Nationwide Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences Report

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