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Dental Support in California

Dental Support Schools in California

4,497 students earned Dental Support degrees in California in the 2021-2022 year.

A Dental Support major is the 8th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Dental Support Majors in California

Dental Support majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 2,775
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 2,775
Associate Degree 819
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 615
Bachelor’s Degree 288

Gender Distribution

In California, a dental support major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of dental support majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.7%
  • Black or African American: 3.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 46.4%
  • White: 13.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 27.0%
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Jobs for Dental Support Grads in California

There are 91,300 people in the state and 790,170 people in the nation working in dental support jobs.

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Wages for Dental Support Jobs in California

In this state, dental support grads earn an average of $43,340. Nationwide, they make an average of $43,180.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer dental support degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

176 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,641 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,386 a year.

135 Degrees in Major Awarded
735 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 56%.

132 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,108 Total Students

The 3.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. 25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

127 Degrees in Major Awarded
744 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.90%.

120 Degrees in Major Awarded
619 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The 3.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. An average student at Western Career College-San Jose will pay a net price of $29,459.

102 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,240 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $25,530. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,987 after earning their degree at this institution.

98 Degrees in Major Awarded
734 Total Students

An average student at Concorde Career College - Garden Grove will pay a net price of $20,872. The full-time teacher rate is 63%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

96 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,199 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. This private school has an average net price of $27,537. The 4.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

91 Degrees in Major Awarded
840 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $28,671. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,151 after earning their degree at this institution.

90 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,077 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,468. The student loan default rate is 4.40% which is lower than average. 25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Dental Support Careers in CA

Some of the careers dental support majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Dental Laboratory Technicians 17% $42,750
Dental Assistants 17% $38,740
Dental Hygienists 17% $102,510

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to dental support.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Allied Health Services 12,401
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 8,037
Allied Health Professions 7,928
Health Sciences & Services 6,731
Health/Medical Admin Services 5,789
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 1,528
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 1,447
Mental & Social Health Services 1,407

View all majors related to Dental Support

View Nationwide Dental Support Report

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