Dental hygienists help maintain the dental health of their patients and educate them about proper oral hygiene.

Artist

Gerontologist

Career

Dental Hygienist:

Artists express themselves through painting, drawing, sculpting, and other kinds of art.

Gerontologists are professionals who work with the elderly, or who perform research to understand and address their needs.

Entry $14.89 $30,970
Median $20.90 $43,470
Experienced $29.27 $60,870

$44,000 to $94,000 a year.

Entry $30.00/hr $62,410
Median $33.96/hr $70,630
Experienced $39.28/hr $81,700

associate degree or certificate, a bachelor’s degree.

After graduating from an accredited program, you must be licensed by your state. This generally involves passing both a clinical exam and a written exam.

Volunteer or part-time work experience in galleries or art programs

master’s degree or PhD