Dental Support Services and Allied Professions at Cabrillo College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How Cabrillo College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Cabrillo College graduates earn $75k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all dental support services and allied professions certificate programs nationally.
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 California
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions certificate's programs at peer institutions in California (96 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabrillo College | $74,741 | $69,093 | — | — |
| Cerritos College | $34,175 | — | — | — |
| Mt. Diablo Adult Education-Mt. Diablo USD | $31,425 | $30,730 | — | — |
| Unitek College | $31,425 | — | $9,039 | 0.29 |
| North-West College-Van Nuys | $31,215 | — | $8,782 | 0.28 |
| Concorde Career College-San Diego | $29,687 | $28,430 | $9,500 | 0.32 |
| National Median | $25,255 | — | $9,500 | 0.38 |
Other Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Programs in California
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cerritos College Norwalk | $1,364 | $34,175 | — |
| Mt. Diablo Adult Education-Mt. Diablo USD Concord | — | $31,425 | — |
| Unitek College Fremont | — | $31,425 | $9,039 |
| North-West College-Van Nuys Van Nuys | — | $31,215 | $8,782 |
| Concorde Career College-San Diego San Diego | — | $29,687 | $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 Cabrillo College, approximately 22% 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.