Dental Support Services and Allied Professions at Central Lakes College-Brainerd
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How Central Lakes College-Brainerd graduates compare to all programs nationally
Central Lakes College-Brainerd graduates earn $40k, 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 Minnesota
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions certificate's programs at peer institutions in Minnesota (14 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Lakes College-Brainerd | $40,329 | $35,053 | $9,362* | — |
| Dakota County Technical College | $45,670 | $35,977 | $11,000* | 0.24 |
| Herzing University-Minneapolis | $41,499 | $27,192 | $18,624* | 0.45 |
| Northwest Technical College | $36,203 | — | —* | — |
| Minneapolis Community and Technical College | $35,725 | $40,246 | —* | — |
| Minnesota North College | $34,237 | $31,442 | $10,545* | 0.31 |
| National Median | $25,255 | — | $9,500* | 0.38 |
Other Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Programs in Minnesota
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Minnesota schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota County Technical College Rosemount | $6,419 | $45,670 | $11,000 |
| Herzing University-Minneapolis St. Louis Park | $13,420 | $41,499 | $18,624 |
| Northwest Technical College Bemidji | $6,246 | $36,203 | — |
| Minneapolis Community and Technical College Minneapolis | $6,128 | $35,725 | — |
| Minnesota North College Hibbing | $6,004 | $34,237 | $10,545 |
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 Lakes College-Brainerd, approximately 15% 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.
Sample Size: Based on 18 graduates with reported earnings and 18 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.