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Dental Support Services Schools in California

4,497 students earned Dental Support degrees in California in the <nil> year.

In terms of popularity, Dental Support Services is the 13th most popular major in the state out of a total 28 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Dental Support Services Majors in California

Dental Support majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 2,775
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 2,775
Associate Degree 819
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 615
Bachelor’s Degree 288

Gender Distribution

In California, a dental support major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of dental support majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.7%
  • Black or African American: 3.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 46.4%
  • White: 13.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 27.0%
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Jobs for Dental Support Services Grads in California

In this state, there are 91,300 people employed in jobs related to a dental support degree, compared to 790,170 nationwide.

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Wages for Dental Support Services Jobs in California

Dental Support grads earn an average of $43,340 in the state and $43,180 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer dental support degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

99 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,641 Total Students

In their early career, Carrington College, Sacramento grads earn an average salary of $34,386. The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. 100% of students get financical aid.

79 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
4,302 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.00 years to graduate. This private institution charges an average net price of $35,405. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

#3

Foothill College

Los Altos Hills
75 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,438 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $7,286. 66% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1.

67 Degrees in Major Awarded
619 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $34,386 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1.

#5

Loma Linda University

Loma Linda
60 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,390 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 95% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.40%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $83,433 after earning their degree at this institution.

#6

Southwestern College

Chula Vista
59 Degrees in Major Awarded
15,985 Total Students

A typical student attending SWC Chula Vista will pay a net price of $4,530. Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $32,273 after graduation.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,435 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 39% are considered full time. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,240 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. An average student at San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia will pay a net price of $25,530. The student to faculty ratio is 26 to 1.

#9

Moreno Valley College

Moreno Valley
46 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,694 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 27%. A typical student attending Moreno Valley College will pay a net price of $1,443. The student loan default rate of 4.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
14,967 Total Students

A typical student attending SRJC will pay a net price of $6,987. In their early career, SRJC grads earn an average salary of $38,029. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

Dental Support Services Careers in CA

Some of the careers dental support majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 30% $142,500
Dental Laboratory Technicians 17% $42,750
Dental Assistants 17% $38,740
Dental Hygienists 17% $102,510

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to dental support.

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

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