Dental Support Services and Allied Professions at Fortis College-Smyrna

Fortis College-Smyrna's dental support program produces earnings that lag dramatically behind what families should expect in Georgia. At $33,080 in the first year, graduates earn 38% less than the state median for this field—and rank in just the 10th percentile among Georgia's 16 dental programs. Even the state's technical colleges, which typically charge far less, deliver significantly better outcomes: Savannah Technical College graduates earn $54,090, while West Georgia Technical College places graduates at $53,056. The concerning pattern deepens when earnings actually decline to $29,195 by year four, leaving graduates making roughly half what their peers at Georgia State University earn.

The debt picture compounds these challenges. While $25,125 might seem manageable compared to four-year degrees, it's 66% higher than Georgia's median debt for this program and substantially above the national benchmark. When your income is dropping instead of growing, that debt burden becomes harder to manage over time. With 73% of students receiving Pell grants, this program serves a population that particularly needs strong economic returns.

For families considering this program, the math is straightforward: Georgia offers multiple better alternatives at lower cost. Before committing here, explore the technical college options that deliver double the earning power at a fraction of the debt.