Dental Support Services and Allied Professions at Downey Adult School
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How Downey Adult School graduates compare to all programs nationally
Downey Adult School graduates earn $25k, placing them in the 46th 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 California
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions certificate's programs at peer institutions in California (96 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downey Adult School | $24,893 | $26,875 | $9,362* | — |
| Cabrillo College | $74,741 | $69,093 | —* | — |
| Cerritos College | $34,175 | — | —* | — |
| Unitek College | $31,425 | — | $9,039* | 0.29 |
| Mt. Diablo Adult Education-Mt. Diablo USD | $31,425 | $30,730 | —* | — |
| North-West College-Van Nuys | $31,215 | — | $8,782* | 0.28 |
| National Median | $25,255 | — | $9,500* | 0.38 |
Other Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Programs in California
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabrillo College Aptos | $1,270 | $74,741 | — |
| Cerritos College Norwalk | $1,364 | $34,175 | — |
| Unitek College Fremont | — | $31,425 | $9,039 |
| Mt. Diablo Adult Education-Mt. Diablo USD Concord | — | $31,425 | — |
| North-West College-Van Nuys Van Nuys | — | $31,215 | $8,782 |
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 Downey Adult School, approximately 60% 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.