Who would make more money? A Dental Hygienist or a Massage Therapist???

I need help deciding my future!! My goal is to have a job that makes me a lot of money fast! I already work full time and I'm 22 years old. Should I work 8-5, Monday thru Friday and do a massage therapy program from 5:45-10:15, Monday thru Thursday? The program is only 8 months long and I can start it right away. OOOOR should I work 8-5 and take two night classes during the week for 2 years so I finish up all my prerequisites for dental hygiene school?? Hard classes, I'm talking about chem and microbiology and I don't even know if I'd get accepted!! I have lots of competition but I know I can do it =) OOOORRR dun dun dun... should I take 2 morning classes, work 9-5, and do the massage therapy program for 8 months?? Do you think I should do both or is that too much?? Thanks for your opinion! =)

Who would make more money? A Dental Hygienist or a Massage Therapist???
OK- if your goal is to make money fast, then massage therapy is for you. You can still work during the day and get your education completed; as this seems like a flexible option. Plus you can work in eight months once you get certified.





If you are looking for the best paying job out of these two, then you need to look at the dental hygiene side. This will earn more in the long run, but you will still have to wait at least two years while you earn your degree/certification. If the program is as intense as the one I am looking into- there is no flexibility. Your classes are already lined up and they are all during the day.





As for the prerequisites, I have also taken everything that I could at night or as an internet class- so I could continue to work full-time. I have reached the end and will apply in the winter. If accepted, I will have to quit work to go to school.





I do know quite a few people who have finished the dental hygiene program and they all love it. They have money and flexibility and are always getting calls for more opportunities. But they did stress that your life is on hold for two years because of the programs demands.





Good Luck.
Reply:Dental Hygiene pays more by far.
Reply:depends -seek the advice of a counselor at the local community college.
Reply:According to the occupational outlook handbook published by the U.S. Department of Labor, a dental hygienist makes a little more $ than the massage therapist. Besides "making a lot of money fast" you should also consider what type of environment you want to work in. These jobs are two very different settings. As a massage therapist you could go to work for yourself and set your own hours and work in a variety of settings, spa, medical practice etc. My opinion is to consider other factors besides money (which is nice) but remember you are young and you will spend a major part of your life working. It would suck to spend it doing something that you aren't passionate about. Good luck.
Reply:These links might help you decide, but at the end of the day, choose the one you think will make you happiest and most fulfilled.





Massage Therapist:


http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos295.htm





Dental Hygienist:


http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos097.htm





Good luck.