Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) at Central California School of Continuing Education

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$24,628

Est. from CA median (54 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$9,500

Est. from CA median (48 programs)

Where Central California School of Continuing Education Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all dental support services and allied professions certificate's programs nationally

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School	1 Year	4 Years	Growth
Central California School of Continuing Education	—	$25,766	—
Cabrillo College	$74,741	$69,093	-8%
Carrington College-Sacramento	$28,060	$31,230	+11%
Carrington College-San Leandro Campus	$28,060	$31,230	+11%
Carrington College-San Jose	$28,060	$31,230	+11%

Compare to Similar Programs in California

Dental Support Services and Allied Professions certificate's programs at peer institutions in California (96 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
Central California School of Continuing EducationSan Luis Obispo	$9,895	$24,628*	$25,766	$9,500*	—
Cabrillo CollegeAptos	$1,270	$74,741*	$69,093	—*	—
Cerritos CollegeNorwalk	$1,364	$34,175*	—	—*	—
Unitek CollegeFremont	—	$31,425*	—	$9,039*	0.29
Mt. Diablo Adult Education-Mt. Diablo USDConcord	—	$31,425*	$30,730	—*	—
North-West College-Van NuysVan Nuys	—	$31,215*	—	$8,782*	0.28
National Median	—	$25,255*	—	$9,500*	0.38

* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with dental support services and allied professions graduates

Dental Hygienists

Administer oral hygiene care to patients. Assess patient oral hygiene problems or needs and maintain health records. Advise patients on oral health maintenance and disease prevention. May provide advanced care such as providing fluoride treatment or administering topical anesthesia.

$94,260/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Dental Assistants

Perform limited clinical duties under the direction of a dentist. Clinical duties may include equipment preparation and sterilization, preparing patients for treatment, assisting the dentist during treatment, and providing patients with instructions for oral healthcare procedures. May perform administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes.

$47,300/yrJobs growth:Postsecondary nondegree award

Dental Laboratory Technicians

Construct and repair full or partial dentures or dental appliances.

$45,820/yrJobs growth:High school diploma or equivalent

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 Central California School of Continuing Education, approximately 73% 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.

Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 54 similar programs in CA. Actual outcomes may vary.