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Dentistry Schools in California

775 students earned Dentistry degrees in California in the <nil> year.

In this state, Dentistry is the 15th most popular major out of a total 28 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Dentistry Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 759
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 759
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 759
Post-Master’s Certificate 16
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 16

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 41.3%
  • Black or African American: 2.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.4%
  • White: 28.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.9%
  • Other Races: 8.4%
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Jobs for Dentistry Grads in California

28,780 people in the state and 312,480 in the nation are employed in jobs related to dentistry.

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Wages for Dentistry Jobs in California

Dentistry grads earn an average of $151,490 in the state and $122,320 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in California that offer dentistry degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

180 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
49,318 Total Students

An average student at USC will pay a net price of $25,972. Most students complete their degree in 4.17 years. The student loan default rate is 0.50% which is lower than average.

167 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
6,066 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.50% which is lower than average. 50% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $64,649 after graduation.

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Loma Linda University

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 95% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 3 to 1. Graduates earn an average $83,433 after graduation.

130 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,165 Total Students

63% of the teachers are full time.

105 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,116 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. In their early career, UCLA grads earn an average salary of $57,920. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,627.

92 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,788 Total Students

The 0.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. 86% of the teachers are full time.

Dentistry Careers in CA

Some of the careers dentistry majors go into include:

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

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

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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