Dental Support Services and Allied Professions at Fortis College-Cincinnati

Fortis College-Cincinnati's dental support program lands squarely in the middle of Ohio options—ranking at the 60th percentile statewide—but that means students here earn notably less than peers at top state programs like Stark State College ($32,023) or even sister campus Fortis-Centerville ($26,550). While the $24,564 starting salary trails the national median by about $700, the debt load is remarkably low at $13,167, placing this program in the 5th percentile nationally for debt. That creates a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.54, meaning graduates owe roughly half their first-year salary.

The 12% earnings growth to $27,591 by year four shows steady if unspectacular progression, and the program serves a predominantly lower-income student population (78% receive Pell grants). For families prioritizing minimal debt over maximum earnings potential, this path offers a reasonably safe entry into dental support work—you'll start working immediately without crushing loan payments, even if you won't match the earning power of graduates from Ohio's stronger programs.

The tradeoff is clear: accept middle-of-the-pack earnings in exchange for some of the lowest debt in the field. If your student can access one of Ohio's higher-performing programs (particularly Stark State), that would likely deliver better long-term value. But if this program is the most accessible option, the conservative debt load means the downside risk is limited.