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

Concorde Career College-San Bernardino's dental support program launches graduates into surprisingly strong first-year earnings of $73,660—well above both the national median ($55,016) and California's median ($70,541) for this field. The $26,125 in debt seems manageable against those initial earnings, translating to a debt-to-earnings ratio of just 0.35. Among California's 45 dental support programs, this ranks solidly at the 60th percentile, though several Concorde and Carrington locations achieve slightly higher outcomes.

The concerning pattern emerges in year four, when earnings drop to $58,500—a 21% decline that's hard to ignore. This suggests graduates may be hitting a ceiling in dental assistant or hygienist roles where advancement opportunities are limited, or perhaps experiencing the volatility common in commission-based positions at dental practices. The school serves a predominantly working-class population (71% receive Pell grants), and its near-universal admission rate means support services may vary.

For families weighing this investment, the calculation depends on capturing that strong first-year earning window. If your child plans to work immediately after graduation and can bank those early earnings, the numbers work. But this isn't a degree that builds earning power over time—what you see in year one is likely the high point.