Dental Assisting Schools in California
In 2022-2023, 4,015 students earned their Dental Assisting degrees in CA.
Gender Distribution
In California, a dental assisting major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of dental assisting majors in California is as follows:
- Asian: 6.5%
- Black or African American: 4.4%
- Hispanic or Latino: 49.6%
- White: 8.7%
- Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
- Other Races: 30.3%

Jobs for Dental Assisting Grads in California
In this state, there are 64,650 people employed in jobs related to a dental assisting degree, compared to 540,540 nationwide.

Wages for Dental Assisting Jobs in California
A typical salary for a dental assisting grad in the state is $41,030, compared to a typical salary of $39,770 nationwide.

Dental Assisting Careers in CA
Some of the careers dental assisting majors go into include:
Job Title | CA Job Growth | CA Median Salary |
---|---|---|
Health Specialties Professors | 30% | $142,500 |
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