Dental Support Services and Allied Professions at College of Southern Nevada

First-year earnings of $75,252 position this program among the nation's top performers for dental support bachelor's degrees, landing at the 95th percentile nationally where the typical graduate earns just $60,170. That's a substantial premium—about $15,000 more than the national median—suggesting that either Las Vegas's dental market pays particularly well or this program provides exceptionally strong preparation. With only two schools offering this degree in Nevada, the competitive landscape is limited, but this program appears to be delivering solid results.

The estimated debt picture based on comparable programs at similar institutions suggests around $24,000 at graduation, producing a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.32. If accurate, that means graduates would owe less than four months of their first-year salary—a manageable load that should allow for relatively quick payoff. Similar programs nationally carry median debt of $25,000, so this estimate aligns with typical borrowing patterns for the field.

The caveat here is meaningful: we're looking at strong earnings data for actual graduates but estimated debt figures drawn from peer programs. If this school's actual debt loads run higher than the estimate, the value proposition weakens considerably. Still, even if debt were 20-30% higher than projected, the earnings advantage over typical dental support programs would likely preserve a positive return. For parents considering this path, the key question is whether their student can realistically complete the degree near the estimated debt level.