<p>I'm currently torn between choosing two majors: Business and Dental Hygiene. Can you guys help provide some pros and cons for me and break down the benefits for both? </p>
<p>I know that business would probably be an easier option b/c it doesn't require as much schooling. Also, to get into Business School, I don't even need to major in business as an undergrad! Whereas for dental hygiene, I need pre-dental work and most of the students at Dental Schools have been in college for pre-dental work for 4 years prior to it. (Correct me if my information is wrong, please) </p>
<p>So why am I torn? I'm torn because at this point, it seems choosing business would be the easier way out. But general dentists make a good 10,000+ more a month than do business majors. (I'm not sure how accurate these numbers are, but I'm sure many of you will agree dentists, in general make more money than say, accountants.) </p>
<p>PLUSS! Business is so general, there are so many other sub-groups, like finance, accounting, marketing, management, etc! This is blowing my head off! </p>
<p>Another thing, I enjoy both science, math and economics. So any dental students or business students out there want to give a helping hand? It would be appreciated! </p>
<p>Btw, do what tests do I have to take for both business and dental prior entering graduate schools?</p>
<p>I think you're approaching this decision the wrong way. Average salary figures are pretty much useless for business because there are so many different types of business jobs. What sort of business career are you interested in? What kind of record does the school you plan to attend have at placing business majors in good jobs? If you go to a top school, a career in business will probably be more lucrative than a career in business. But why are you interested in these two careers in the first place? Why would you rather be a dentist than a doctor? What's so great about the mouth? And does business genuinely interest you, or do you just think of it as a safe path? Sorry about all the questions; it just doesn't seem like you've given this issue much thought.</p>
<p>Many people majoring in business get their MBA to be competitive and advance, which is not so easy either. Your undergrad major doesn't have to be business to get into an MBA program.</p>
<p>So maybe the key is to study what interests you now, get the best grades you possibly can, and decide on your path as you go along.</p>