The Advanced Dentistry major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU⢠to find programs that match your goals.
Within Dentistry, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of Dentistry, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Typical starting pay soon after graduation.
Estimated after a decade of experience.
Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.
Employment-weighted across mapped SOCs; entry â 85% of median; historical CAGR shown for last 5y; projections capped at 3% CAGR; lifetime is 40-year present value at 3% discount.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) ⢠Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Health Education Specialists SOC: 21-1091 Occupation: Health Education Specialists | $63,000 | 65,150 | N/A | N/A |
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary SOC: 25-1071 Occupation: Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $105,620 | 229,720 | N/A | N/A |
Dentists, General SOC: 29-1021 Occupation: Dentists, General | $172,790 | 113,490 | N/A | N/A |
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons SOC: 29-1022 Occupation: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons | $NaN | 5,330 | N/A | N/A |
Orthodontists SOC: 29-1023 Occupation: Orthodontists | $NaN | 5,150 | N/A | N/A |
Prosthodontists SOC: 29-1024 Occupation: Prosthodontists | $NaN | 760 | N/A | N/A |
Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) ⢠Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $63,000 | 65,150 |
| 2023 | $62,860 | 57,800 |
| 2022 | $59,990 | 56,190 |
| 2021 | $60,600 | 55,830 |
| 2020 | $56,500 | 57,920 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $105,620 | 229,720 |
| 2023 | $105,650 | 225,360 |
| 2022 | $100,300 | 207,700 |
| 2021 | $102,720 | 191,830 |
| 2020 | $99,090 | 200,040 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $172,790 | 113,490 |
| 2023 | $166,300 | 121,640 |
| 2022 | $155,040 | 120,740 |
| 2021 | $160,370 | 108,680 |
| 2020 | $158,940 | 95,920 |