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Dentistry Schools in California

806 students earned Dentistry degrees in California in the 2020-2021 year.

A Dentistry major is the 102nd most popular major in this state.

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) 791
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 791
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 791
Post-Master’s Certificate 15
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 15

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: 38.8%
  • Black or African American: 2.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.7%
  • White: 28.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.5%
  • Other Races: 7.1%
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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
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 62% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $65,748 after graduation. The 1.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

167 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
6,263 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $58,630 a year. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $28,380.

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Loma Linda University

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

The 0.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 3 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $78,124 a year.

130 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,201 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.00%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time.

105 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
44,589 Total Students

A typical student attending UCLA will pay a net price of $15,023. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years.

92 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,813 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.40% which is lower than average. 82% 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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