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Dentistry Schools in California

In 2020-2021, 806 students earned their Dentistry degrees in CA.

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) 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

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

70% of students get financical aid. 62% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.17 years to graduate.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it.

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Loma Linda University

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

The full-time teacher rate is 94%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 3 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.60%.

130 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,201 Total Students

The 1.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. 66% of the teachers are full time.

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

72% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $55,427 after earning their degree at this institution. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

92 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,813 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 82%.

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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