The average annual wage of the occupations is $191,750 and $92 per hour. 1 vocational program could be taken for the Dentists, General career. Based on BLS data, a total of 121,640 employees were employed in the Occupation.
The following 1 vocational program is required or helpful to prepare Dentists, General. Total 3 schools are offering certificate programs. If you want to check schools for bachelor's or graduate degrees, check Dental Public Health and Education page.
The tuition, program length, and completion time program information is average amounts over all schools that offer each program. This information is only for vocational programs (i.e. certificate programs) and not for bachelor's or graduate degrees.
| Program Name | Number of Schools | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Public Health and Education | 3 | $9,286 | - | - | - |
The following 20 occupations are related to Dentists, General.
| Occupation | Total Employees | Annual Wages | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | |
| Chiropractors | 41,480 | $89,760 | $43 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons | 4,160 | $334,310 | $161 |
| Orthodontists | 6,400 | $243,620 | $117 |
| Optometrists | 41,390 | $143,000 | $69 |
| Podiatrists | 9,470 | $162,520 | $78 |
| Anesthesiologists | 33,470 | $339,470 | $163 |
| Cardiologists | 15,190 | $423,250 | $203 |
| Dermatologists | 12,040 | $342,860 | $165 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | 35,100 | $306,640 | $147 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | 67,210 | $245,450 | $118 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | 19,820 | $278,660 | $134 |
| Physicians, All Other | 310K | $248,640 | $120 |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | 11,530 | $312,120 | $150 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | 14,820 | $378,250 | $182 |
| Pediatric Surgeons | 1,180 | $449,320 | $216 |
| Dental Hygienists | 212K | $89,890 | $43 |
| Surgical Assistants | 18,780 | $65,190 | $31 |
| Dental Assistants | 371K | $47,350 | $23 |
| Medical Assistants | 763K | $43,350 | $21 |