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Dental Support Services in California

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Dental Support Services Schools in California

In 2020-2021, 4,009 students earned their Dental Support degrees in CA.

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 1,941
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,941
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 977
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 977
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 977
Associate Degree 799
Bachelor’s Degree 292

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: 9.2%
  • Black or African American: 3.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 46.4%
  • White: 14.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 25.9%
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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
1,709 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 50 to 1. In their early career, Carrington College, Sacramento grads earn an average salary of $32,854. This private school has an average net price of $33,577.

79 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
4,330 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $37,550. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.50%.

#3

Foothill College

Los Altos Hills
75 Degrees in Major Awarded
14,605 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 28 to 1. Graduates earn an average $45,865 after graduation. 70% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

67 Degrees in Major Awarded
578 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $27,060. 46% of the teachers are full time.

#5

Loma Linda University

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

The student to faculty ratio is 3 to 1. The student loan default rate is 0.60% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $78,124 after graduation.

#6

Southwestern College

Chula Vista
59 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,621 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $4,877. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. 28% of the teachers are full time.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
22,278 Total Students

38% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $26,535 a year.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,927 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 29 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $25,651.

#9

Moreno Valley College

Moreno Valley
46 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,158 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,818. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 24% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,075 after earning their degree at this institution.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,757 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 29%. 83% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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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