Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Ohio

Dental Support Services and Allied Professions certificate's programs at peer institutions in Ohio (37 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Buckeye Joint Vocational School$21,866
Stark State College$32,023$10,5630.33
ATA College-Cincinnati$29,032$25,853$12,9300.45
Choffin Career and Technical Center$27,733$23,075$9,5000.34
Fortis College-Centerville$26,550$27,933$14,1670.53
Ross Medical Education Center-Niles$25,352$25,183$9,5000.37
National Median$25,255$9,5000.38

Other Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Programs in Ohio

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Ohio schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Stark State College
North Canton
$4,670$32,023$10,563
ATA College-Cincinnati
Cincinnati
$14,075$29,032$12,930
Choffin Career and Technical Center
Youngstown
$12,889$27,733$9,500
Fortis College-Centerville
Centerville
$14,023$26,550$14,167
Ross Medical Education Center-Niles
Niles
$25,352$9,500

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Buckeye Joint Vocational School, approximately 51% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.