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Orthodontics/Orthodontology in California

Orthodontics/Orthodontology Schools in California

26 Orthodontics/Orthodontology students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Orthodontics/Orthodontology is the 325th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Orthodontics/Orthodontology Majors in California

Orthodontics/Orthodontology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 14
Post-Master’s Certificate 12
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 12

Gender Distribution

In California, a orthodontics/orthodontology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of orthodontics/orthodontology majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 23.1%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.7%
  • White: 57.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.8%
  • Other Races: 7.7%
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Jobs for Orthodontics/Orthodontology Grads in California

380 people in the state and 5,350 in the nation are employed in jobs related to orthodontics/orthodontology.

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Wages for Orthodontics/Orthodontology Jobs in California

A typical salary for a orthodontics/orthodontology grad in the state is $197,390, compared to a typical salary of $225,760 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in California that offer orthodontics/orthodontology degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

Loma Linda University

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

The full-time teacher rate is 96%. The student to faculty ratio is 3 to 1.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
6,263 Total Students

96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private institution charges an average net price of $23,800. The full-time teacher rate is 52%.

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

An average student at USC will pay a net price of $29,462. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 59% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 76% of students receive it.

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Orthodontics/Orthodontology Careers in CA

Some of the careers orthodontics/orthodontology majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to orthodontics/orthodontology.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Oral Biology/Maxillofacial Pathology 61
Prosthodontics/Prosthodontology 22
Endodontics/Endodontology 19
Graduate Dentistry & Oral Sciences 17
Pediatric Dentistry/Pedodontics 14
Periodontics/Periodontology 8
Oral/Maxillofacial Surgery 6
Dental Public Health & Education 2

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