Dental Support Services and Allied Professions at Broward College

Based on comparable dental support programs across Florida, this associate degree appears positioned for a manageable financial outcome. The estimated $14,875 in debt sits well below the national median of $19,309 for these programs, while first-year earnings of roughly $57,000 match the state median—suggesting a debt-to-earnings ratio around 0.26. That's a conservative borrowing level for a two-year credential, even if the actual figures for Broward graduates vary somewhat from these peer-program estimates.

The catch is that several other Florida community colleges report stronger earnings outcomes for their dental support graduates, with top programs exceeding $62,000 in first-year pay. Since we're working with estimated rather than actual data for Broward, it's unclear whether this gap reflects real differences in program quality, employer connections, or regional job markets—or whether it simply reflects the limitations of using proxy data. The 40% Pell grant rate suggests this program serves students who may be particularly sensitive to these earnings variations.

For families, the key consideration is whether Broward's specific program outcomes align with the state median used here. If the actual debt stays near $15,000 and earnings approach $57,000, the program represents reasonable value. But if your student has viable options at programs like Palm Beach State or Hillsborough with documented track records of $62,000+ outcomes, those merit serious consideration as potentially stronger investments in the Florida dental support market.