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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.
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%
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.
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.
Most Popular Dental Support Programs in CA
There are 10 colleges in California that offer dental support degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:
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.
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%.
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.
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%.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 |
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Dental Laboratory Technicians | 17% | $42,750 |
Dental Assistants | 17% | $38,740 |
Dental Hygienists | 17% | $102,510 |
Related Majors in California
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 |
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