9 Highest Paying 2 Year Degree Jobs

6) Dental Hygienist

As a dental hygienist you’ll work alongside dentists and in most cases, spend more time helping the patients then the dentists themselves. You’ll conduct exams, cleanings and x-rays, on a daily basis. You’ll also assist the dentist with difficult procedures.

You’ll essentially be the equivalent of a nurse for the teeth. With a two-year degree in dental hygiene, a tenured dental hygienist can make around $72,000 per year.