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Orthodontics/Orthodontology Schools in California

27 Orthodontics/Orthodontology students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Orthodontics/Orthodontology is the 86th most popular major out of a total 149 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Orthodontics/Orthodontology Majors in California

Orthodontics/Orthodontology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 15
Post-Master’s Certificate 12
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 12

Gender Distribution

In California, a orthodontics/orthodontology major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of orthodontics/orthodontology majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 40.7%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.7%
  • White: 33.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 18.5%
  • Other Races: 3.7%
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Jobs for Orthodontics/Orthodontology Grads in California

In this state, there are 380 people employed in jobs related to an orthodontics/orthodontology degree, compared to 5,350 nationwide.

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Wages for Orthodontics/Orthodontology Jobs in California

Orthodontics/Orthodontology grads earn an average of $197,390 in the state and $225,760 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in California that offer orthodontics/orthodontology degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

Loma Linda University

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

The full-time teacher rate is 94%. In their early career, Loma Linda University grads earn an average salary of $78,124. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 3 to 1.

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

This private school has an average net price of $28,380. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%. In their early career, Pacific grads earn an average salary of $58,630.

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

This private school has an average net price of $32,569. 62% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 1.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Orthodontics/Orthodontology Careers in CA

Some of the careers orthodontics/orthodontology majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to orthodontics/orthodontology.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Oral Biology/Maxillofacial Pathology 61
Prosthodontics/Prosthodontology 22
Endodontics/Endodontology 19
Graduate Dentistry & Oral Sciences 17
Pediatric Dentistry/Pedodontics 14
Periodontics/Periodontology 8
Oral/Maxillofacial Surgery 6
Dental Public Health & Education 2

View all majors related to Orthodontics/Orthodontology

View Nationwide Orthodontics/Orthodontology Report

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