Median Earnings (1yr)
$34,175
95th percentile (80th in CA)
Sample Size
16
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Cerritos College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Cerritos College graduates earn $34k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all dental support services and allied professions certificate programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in California

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

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Cerritos College$34,175
Cabrillo College$74,741$69,093
Mt. Diablo Adult Education-Mt. Diablo USD$31,425$30,730
Unitek College$31,425$9,0390.29
North-West College-Van Nuys$31,215$8,7820.28
Concorde Career College-San Diego$29,687$28,430$9,5000.32
National Median$25,255$9,5000.38

Other Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Programs in California

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Cabrillo College
Aptos
$1,270$74,741
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 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.