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Dental Hygiene in California

Dental Hygiene Schools in California

In 2022-2023, 889 students earned their Dental Hygiene degrees in CA.

A Dental Hygiene major is the 108th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Dental Hygiene Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 471
Bachelor’s Degree 250
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 140
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 28
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 28

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 23.5%
  • Black or African American: 1.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 37.2%
  • White: 27.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 9.3%
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Jobs for Dental Hygiene Grads in California

In this state, there are 33,780 people employed in jobs related to a dental hygiene degree, compared to 414,630 nationwide.

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Wages for Dental Hygiene Jobs in California

In this state, dental hygiene grads earn an average of $100,830. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,500.

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

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

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 17%. Most students complete their degree in 4.00 years.

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Foothill College

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

67% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,315.

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Loma Linda University

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

3 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 96% of the teachers are full time.

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Southwestern College

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

84% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 30%.

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53 Degrees in Major Awarded
22,278 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 40% are considered full time.

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47 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,927 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 38% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 31 to 1. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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45 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,757 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 79% of students receive it. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,160.

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34 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,417 Total Students

24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,199. 65% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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#9

Moreno Valley College

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,795.

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30 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

The average student takes 4.17 years to complete their degree at USC. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 76% of students receive it. An average student at USC will pay a net price of $29,462.

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Dental Hygiene Careers in CA

Some of the careers dental hygiene majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 30% $142,500
Dental Hygienists 17% $102,510

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Dental Assisting/Assistant 290
Dental Laboratory Technology 7

View all majors related to Dental Hygiene

View Nationwide Dental Hygiene Report

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