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Dentistry in California

Dentistry Schools in California

780 Dentistry students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Dentistry is the 31st most popular major in the 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) 764
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 764
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 764
Post-Master’s Certificate 16
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 16

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: 35.1%
  • Black or African American: 3.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.0%
  • White: 31.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.9%
  • Other Races: 6.4%
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Jobs for Dentistry Grads in California

In this state, there are 28,780 people employed in jobs related to a dentistry degree, compared to 312,480 nationwide.

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Wages for Dentistry Jobs in California

In this state, dentistry grads earn an average of $151,490. Nationwide, they make an average of $122,320.

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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

This private institution charges an average net price of $29,462. It takes the average student 4.17 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 76% get financial aid.

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

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,800. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

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Loma Linda University

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132 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,468 Total Students

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

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130 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,201 Total Students

62% of the teachers are full time.

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

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,637. 57% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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92 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,813 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 88%.

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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 3,819
Rehabilitation Professions 3,010
Public Health 1,867
Medicine 1,756
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 1,524
Mental & Social Health Services 1,483
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,044
Alternative Medicine & Systems 990

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