Dental Support Services and Allied Professions at East Ohio College

East Ohio College graduates from this dental support program earn less than half what their peers make at other Ohio schools—$22,920 in the first year compared to the state median of $48,870. That puts this program in the bottom 10% statewide and bottom 5% nationally. Even the modest $11,998 debt load becomes problematic when earnings are this low, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.52 that would take more than half a year's gross income to repay.

The small sample size (under 30 graduates) means these numbers could shift with more data, but the gap is too large to ignore. Top Ohio programs like Fortis College-Centerville and UC's campuses place graduates earning $57,000-$64,000—nearly triple what East Ohio College graduates make. Even community colleges like Sinclair produce median earnings above $53,000. The 6% earnings growth over four years barely keeps pace with inflation and doesn't close the gap.

For parents considering this program: the low tuition reflected in that modest debt figure might seem appealing, but dental support roles typically pay well enough to justify reasonable student loans. When graduates earn half the state average, something fundamental isn't working—whether it's credential type, placement support, or program quality. Look at literally any other Ohio program in this field before committing here.