Dental Support Services and Allied Professions at Cerritos College
Associate's Degree
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 associates's programs at peer institutions in California (45 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cerritos College | — | $67,867 | — | — |
| Chabot College | $85,175 | $87,048 | — | — |
| Concorde Career College-San Bernardino | $73,660 | $58,500 | $26,125 | 0.35 |
| Concorde Career College-Garden Grove | $72,160 | $58,230 | $29,176 | 0.40 |
| Concorde Career College-San Diego | $70,807 | $56,906 | $26,125 | 0.37 |
| Carrington College-Sacramento | $70,541 | $63,413 | $32,350 | 0.46 |
| National Median | $55,016 | — | $19,309 | 0.35 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chabot College Hayward | $1,150 | $85,175 | — |
| Concorde Career College-San Bernardino San Bernardino | — | $73,660 | $26,125 |
| Concorde Career College-Garden Grove Garden Grove | — | $72,160 | $29,176 |
| Concorde Career College-San Diego San Diego | — | $70,807 | $26,125 |
| Carrington College-Sacramento Sacramento | — | $70,541 | $32,350 |
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 Cerritos College, approximately 35% 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.