Dental Support Services and Allied Professions at Concorde Career Institute-Orlando

Florida's dental support programs range widely in cost, and while this program's estimated earnings align with the state median, the debt picture raises questions. Based on comparable programs at similar institutions, students here might graduate with around $26,779 in loans—nearly double Florida's median of $14,875 and significantly above the national median of $19,309. The projected first-year salary of $57,278 suggests a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.47, but that's cold comfort when multiple Florida public colleges produce graduates earning similar or higher salaries with roughly half the debt burden.

The comparison with state peers is telling: Palm Beach State and Daytona State graduates reportedly earn over $63,000 in their first year while typically carrying far less debt. Even accounting for the fact that Concorde's figures are estimates drawn from peer programs rather than actual outcomes, the cost differential is substantial enough to matter. With two-thirds of students here receiving Pell grants, that extra $12,000-$15,000 in debt represents real financial strain for families who are already stretching to afford college.

Before committing to this program, request specific graduate outcomes from the school directly and compare the total program cost against Florida's community colleges offering dental assisting and hygiene training. The field itself offers solid middle-class earnings, but the path you choose to get there makes a meaningful difference in your child's financial starting point.