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Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Schools in California

809 students earned Dental Hygiene degrees in California in the 2020-2021 year.

A Dental Hygiene/Hygienist major is the 29th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 502
Bachelor’s Degree 292
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 15
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 15

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 20.6%
  • Black or African American: 1.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 33.7%
  • White: 32.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.4%
  • Other Races: 10.8%
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Jobs for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Grads in California

33,780 people in the state and 414,630 in the nation are employed in jobs related to dental hygiene.

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Wages for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Jobs in California

Dental Hygiene grads earn an average of $100,830 in the state and $75,500 nationwide.

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

79 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
4,330 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $37,550. The average student takes 4.00 years to complete their degree at West Coast University - Orange County. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 19% are considered full time.

#2

Foothill College

Los Altos Hills
72 Degrees in Major Awarded
14,605 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,865 a year. This public school has an average net price of $6,200. The full-time teacher rate is 32%.

#3

Loma Linda University

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $78,124 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 3 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 94%.

#4

Southwestern College

Chula Vista
59 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,621 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 9.20% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
22,278 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 38%. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. In their early career, Fresno City College grads earn an average salary of $26,535.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,927 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 29 to 1. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,651.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,757 Total Students

A typical student attending SRJC will pay a net price of $6,585. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 29% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,417 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 8.80% which is lower than average. 72% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 26 to 1.

#9

Moreno Valley College

Moreno Valley
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,158 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $5,818. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. 24% of the teachers are full time.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 70% of students receive it. 62% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1.

Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Careers in CA

Some of the careers dental hygiene majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Dental Hygienists 17% $102,510

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Dental Assisting/Assistant 3,174
Dental Laboratory Technology 26

View all majors related to Dental Hygiene/Hygienist

View Nationwide Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Report

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