Dental Support Services and Allied Professions at Dorsey College-Roseville

Graduating with $18,000 in annual earnings puts Dorsey College-Roseville's dental support program among the lowest performers nationally—5th percentile against 664 similar programs. Even more concerning for Michigan families: the state's median for this credential is $23,566, and top programs like Washtenaw Community College place graduates earning $37,428. At this program's debt level of $13,000, you'd need over eight months of gross income just to cover the principal, assuming no living expenses.

The 20% earnings bump by year four does show some progression, reaching $21,779, but that still falls short of what most other Michigan programs deliver in year one. With 62% of students receiving Pell grants, this institution serves a financially vulnerable population, which makes the below-market outcomes particularly troubling. These graduates are starting well below minimum wage equivalent in many states.

For parents considering this investment, the comparison is stark: other Michigan community colleges and training programs consistently deliver $5,000-$19,000 more in first-year earnings with similar or lower debt loads. Unless you have compelling reasons to choose this specific campus—like extreme geographic constraints or unique scheduling needs—Michigan offers substantially better options for entering dental support careers.