Dental Support Services and Allied Professions at Concorde Career College-San Antonio

Concorde Career College-San Antonio's dental support program charges significantly more than most Texas schools—about $1,300 above the state median debt—but graduates start at $64,381, which beats 86% of similar programs nationally and puts them ahead of most in-state competition. That's $8,000 above Texas's median for this field and within striking distance of the state's top programs, several of which come from community colleges with presumably lower tuition.

The main concern is the earnings trajectory: graduates see income drop about 8% by year four, falling to $58,922. This isn't catastrophic—the debt-to-earnings ratio remains healthy at 0.41—but it suggests graduates may start in higher-paying clinical roles that they later leave, or that San Antonio's dental support job market has particular dynamics worth investigating. Despite this dip, four-year earnings still exceed both state and national medians for the field.

For families willing to take on slightly higher debt than the typical Texas dental support program, this delivers strong initial placement and solid long-term prospects. The open admission and high Pell Grant percentage (57%) indicate accessibility, but prospective students should understand they're paying a premium over community college alternatives that produce similar outcomes. If your child can secure admission to Temple College or one of Austin's programs, compare total costs carefully before committing here.