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Dental Support in California

Dental Support Schools in California

4,930 students earned Dental Support degrees in California in the 2022-2023 year.

In this state, Dental Support is the 89th most popular major out of a total 333 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Dental Support 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 3,048
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 3,048
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 831
Associate Degree 801
Bachelor’s Degree 250

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: 9.6%
  • Black or African American: 4.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 47.4%
  • White: 12.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 26.4%
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Jobs for Dental Support Grads in California

There are 91,300 people in the state and 790,170 people in the nation working in dental support jobs.

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Wages for Dental Support Jobs in California

In this state, dental support grads earn an average of $43,340. Nationwide, they make an average of $43,180.

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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 full-time teacher rate is 40%. This private school has an average net price of $37,342. 90% of students get financical aid.

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79 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
4,330 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.00 years to complete their degree at West Coast University - Orange County. This private institution charges an average net price of $30,342.

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Foothill College

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

25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 35%. A typical student attending Foothill College will pay a net price of $8,315.

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67 Degrees in Major Awarded
578 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,797. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. 82% of students get financical aid.

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Loma Linda University

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 96% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 3 to 1.

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Southwestern College

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 84% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. 30% of the teachers are full time.

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53 Degrees in Major Awarded
22,278 Total Students

92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 40%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,461.

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47 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,927 Total Students

An average student at San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia will pay a net price of $25,236. The full-time teacher rate is 38%. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid.

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Moreno Valley College

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

A typical student attending Moreno Valley College will pay a net price of $3,795. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. 91% of students get financical aid.

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45 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,757 Total Students

31% of the teachers are full time. 79% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

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Dental Support Careers in CA

Some of the careers dental support majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
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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