Dental Support Services and Allied Professions at Fortis College-Centerville

Fortis College-Centerville's dental support program sits in a comfortable middle tier among Ohio dental programs, delivering earnings that outpace both state and national medians while keeping debt notably lower than typical. At $26,550 in first-year earnings, graduates earn about $2,000 more than the Ohio median and beat 60% of in-state competitors—though they're still trailing top programs like Stark State College by roughly $5,500.

The debt picture stands out as genuinely favorable here. At $14,167, borrowers owe about 50% more than the national median, but this translates to just over half a year's earnings—a manageable ratio that sits in the 5th percentile nationally for debt burden. Given that 71% of students receive Pell grants, this relatively conservative debt load matters. Earnings growth is modest but steady, with income rising 5% by year four.

For families considering this program, the math works: graduates enter a stable field with debt they can reasonably handle on entry-level dental assistant or hygienist wages. It's not the highest-earning option in Ohio, but the combination of lower debt and above-median pay makes it a safer bet than many alternatives, particularly for students who need to minimize borrowing.