Dental Support Services and Allied Professions at Florida National University-Main Campus

Florida's dental support programs show a wide earnings range, and based on the state's typical $57,278 first-year outcome, Florida National's estimated results track with the median—though several community colleges in the state report significantly stronger earnings of $62,000-$64,000 for their graduates. The estimated debt of roughly $27,000 stands out as notably higher than Florida's typical $14,875 for these programs, nearly double what students usually borrow elsewhere in the state for the same credential.

That debt gap matters practically. While a debt-to-earnings ratio under 0.5 suggests the program remains manageable, families should recognize they're looking at borrowing levels that exceed both state and national norms for dental support training. With 84% of students receiving Pell grants, the higher debt burden may reflect Florida National's private institution pricing compared to the community colleges dominating this field in Florida.

The takeaway: If your child is set on this program at Florida National, the estimated outcomes suggest it could work financially, but only after comparing actual costs and financial aid packages against nearby community colleges whose graduates are earning similar or better salaries with half the debt. The difference between $27,000 and $15,000 in loans adds up to years of payments, even with solid entry-level earnings in the field.