Orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric

SOC Code: 29-1242
Also known as:
Doctor, Foot and Ankle Surgeon, General Orthopedic Surgeon, General Surgeon, Hand Surgeon
Median Annual Salary
N/A
+4.1% growth (2024-2034)
400
Openings/Year
15K
Current Jobs

What Orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric Do

Diagnose and perform surgery to treat and prevent rheumatic and other diseases in the musculoskeletal system.

💰 Salary

N/A
Median annual wage (2024)

📈 Job Growth

+4.1%
Faster than average

🎓 Education

Doctoral or professional degree
Typical entry-level requirement

🚀 Annual Openings

400
Projected average per year

📚 On-the-Job Training

Internship/residency
Expected training period

Employment Projections (2024-2034)

Current Employment (2024)

14,700

Projected Employment (2034)

15,300

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N/A • +2.5% growth
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Ophthalmologists, except pediatric

N/A • +4.3% growth
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Pediatric surgeons

N/A • +1.5% growth
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Technology & Tools

Epic Systems MEDITECH software Microsoft Windows

📚 Entry-Level Education

Doctoral or professional degree
Most common requirement

Degree Programs for Orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric

These degree programs can prepare you for a career as a orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric:

Medicine

20,703 degrees awarded • 151 colleges offer this program
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Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy

8,465 degrees awarded • 36 colleges offer this program
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Best Colleges for Becoming a Orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric

Ranked by Repit grade, then by degrees in related programs. These are the top-rated colleges that prepare students to become orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric.

# College Location Related Degrees Repit Grade
1 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI 181 A+
2 University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA 168 A+
3 Tufts University Medford, MA 187 A
4 Harvard University Cambridge, MA 182 A
5 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC 176 A
6 University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA 172 A
7 Boston University Boston, MA 154 A
8 University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA 148 A
9 University of Florida Gainesville, FL 147 A
10 University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA 144 A
11 University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA 143 A
12 Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY 142 A
13 Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ 317 B+
14 University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA 254 B+
15 University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN 235 B+
16 Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH 210 B+
17 University of Miami Coral Gables, FL 201 B+
18 Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH 187 B+
19 Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA 178 B+
20 Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX 178 B+

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much do orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric make?
The median annual salary for orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric is N/A.
What education do orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric need?
Most orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric positions require a doctoral or professional degree. Common degree programs include Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy.
Is becoming a orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric a good career choice?
Orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric is projected to see +4.1% job growth from 2024 to 2034, which is about average for all occupations. With approximately 400 job openings expected annually, there are good opportunities for those entering the field.
What are the best colleges for orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric?
Top colleges for aspiring orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric include University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, University of California-Los Angeles, Tufts University, Harvard University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. These schools are ranked based on their Repit grade and the number of graduates in related programs.
What other job titles are similar to orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric?
Orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric may also be known as: Doctor, Foot and Ankle Surgeon, General Orthopedic Surgeon, General Surgeon, Hand Surgeon, Medical Doctor (MD), Orthopaedic Surgeon, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Orthopedic Physician, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Orthopedic Surgeon, Orthopedic Surgery Physician, Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon, Physician, Physician Surgeon, Podiatric Foot and Ankle Specialist, Spinal Surgeon, Surgeon, Surgical Endoscopist, Total Joint Orthopedic Surgeon. These titles often refer to similar roles with varying responsibilities or specializations.