The Dentistry Residency major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDUâ„¢ 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.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) • Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
Dentists, All Other Specialists SOC: 29-1029 Occupation: Dentists, All Other Specialists | $225,770 | 5,900 | 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 | N/A | 5,330 |
| 2023 | N/A | 4,160 |
| 2022 | N/A | 4,290 |
| 2021 | N/A | 5,330 |
| 2020 | N/A | 4,120 |