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Dental Assisting/Assistant Schools in California

Jobs for Dental Assisting/Assistant Grads in California

There are 63,610 people in the state and 605,150 people in the nation working in Dental Assisting jobs.

Dental Assisting/Assistant Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for Dental Assisting/Assistant Jobs in California

In this state, Dental Assisting grads earn an average of $65,063. Nationwide, they make an average of $82,660.

Dental Assisting/Assistant Wages Nationwide vs. CA

There are 46 colleges in California that offer Dental Assisting degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 25 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $36,146 after earning their degree at this institution. 62% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,672 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,238 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $30,127 in their first year after graduation. About 98% of those who apply are admitted.

Graduates earn a median salary of $36,146 in their first year after graduation.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $24,729 after earning their degree at this institution.

#6

UEI College-Chula Vista

Chula Vista

Graduates earn a median salary of $25,525 in their first year after graduation.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $24,633 after earning their degree at this institution.

#8

UEI College-Huntington Park

Huntington Park

Graduates earn a median salary of $25,525 in their first year after graduation.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $21,537 after earning their degree at this institution.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $34,755 after earning their degree at this institution.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $38,805 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 94% of applicants.

#12

UEI College-Sacramento

Sacramento

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $24,729 a year.

#13

UEI College-Bakersfield

Bakersfield

Graduates earn a median salary of $21,537 in their first year after graduation.

Graduates earn a median salary of $25,525 in their first year after graduation.

#15

UEI College-Stockton

Stockton

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $25,525 a year.

#16

UEI College-Garden Grove

Garden Grove

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $25,525 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $24,729 in their first year after graduation.

Graduates earn a median salary of $34,410 in their first year after graduation.

#19

UEI College-West Covina

West Covina

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $25,525 after earning their degree at this institution.

#20

UEI College-Oceanside

Oceanside

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $25,525 after earning their degree at this institution.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,378 a year. The school admits about 96% of applicants.

Graduates earn a median salary of $34,755 in their first year after graduation.

Graduates earn a median salary of $32,791 in their first year after graduation.

#24

Unitek College

Fremont

Graduates earn a median salary of $48,809 in their first year after graduation. The full-time student retention rate is 86%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $36,146 a year.

Dental Assisting/Assistant Careers in CA

Some of the careers Dental Assisting majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 11% $46,663
Dental Assistants 5% $25,445

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Dental Assisting.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Allied Health/Treatment Professions 2,445
Advanced General Dentistry 238
Graduate Dentistry & Oral Sciences 150

View all majors related to Dental Assisting/Assistant

View Nationwide Dental Assisting/Assistant Report

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