Dental Support Services and Allied Professions at Daytona State College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How Daytona State College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Daytona State College graduates earn $32k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all dental support services and allied professions certificate programs nationally.
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in Florida
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions certificate's programs at peer institutions in Florida (53 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daytona State College | $32,107 | $29,348 | — | — |
| Meridian College | $31,980 | — | $9,500 | 0.30 |
| Fortis Institute-Port Saint Lucie | $31,554 | $29,637 | $12,994 | 0.41 |
| ATA Career Education | $29,032 | $25,853 | $12,930 | 0.45 |
| Manatee Technical College | $28,447 | — | — | — |
| Fortis College-Orange Park | $28,321 | $24,581 | $13,000 | 0.46 |
| National Median | $25,255 | — | $9,500 | 0.38 |
Other Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Programs in Florida
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Florida schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian College Sarasota | — | $31,980 | $9,500 |
| Fortis Institute-Port Saint Lucie Port Saint Lucie | $14,087 | $31,554 | $12,994 |
| ATA Career Education Spring Hill | $14,895 | $29,032 | $12,930 |
| Manatee Technical College Bradenton | — | $28,447 | — |
| Fortis College-Orange Park Orange Park | $14,386 | $28,321 | $13,000 |
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 Daytona State College, approximately 34% 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.
Sample Size: Based on 19 graduates with reported earnings and 13 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.