Dental Support Services and Allied Professions at Delta Technical College-Mississippi

This dental support program offers a mixed value proposition—while earnings trail national averages, it performs surprisingly well within Mississippi's competitive landscape. Graduates earn a median of $22,815 in their first year, which ranks in just the 25th percentile nationally but jumps to the 60th percentile among Mississippi programs. This suggests the program is competitive locally, even though the field generally pays less in Mississippi than in other states.

The debt picture is manageable with graduates owing a median of $9,500, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.42. This means students can expect to earn back their investment in roughly 5 months of gross income. The program actually outperforms the state median debt of $10,782, and earnings show steady 8% growth over four years to $24,586. With 83% of students receiving Pell grants, this program clearly serves a population seeking accessible career training.

For a Mississippi family, this represents a solid entry point into dental support work with reasonable debt and competitive local earning potential. The program's strong in-state performance suggests good connections with local employers, which often matters more than national rankings for hands-on healthcare roles that require local licensing and relationships.