Dental Support Services and Allied Professions at Fortis College-Landover

Fortis College-Landover graduates earn significantly more than typical dental support graduates—$70,276 in the first year puts them in the 95th percentile nationally. However, Maryland's dental support field pays well across the board, so this program lands in the middle of the pack statewide (60th percentile). The comparison matters: you're paying $32,500 in debt here versus a median of $25,125 at other Maryland schools, and Community College of Baltimore County graduates earn nearly as much ($62,255) likely with far less debt at a community college price point.

The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.46 is manageable—graduates earn enough in year one to justify the borrowing—but the premium over cheaper alternatives isn't obvious. With 73% of students receiving Pell grants, this program serves a largely low-income population where every dollar of debt matters. The 6% earnings growth to $74,566 by year four is modest but steady.

The real question is whether the $7,000+ premium in debt over Maryland's median buys enough extra earning power. Given that nearby community colleges produce graduates earning in the same range, families should scrutinize whether this program's structure (pace, support services, job placement) justifies the higher price tag. For students who need a private college environment, the outcomes are solid. But cost-conscious families have cheaper paths to similar earnings in Maryland's dental support field.