Dental Support Services and Allied Professions at Harrisburg Area Community College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Harrisburg Area Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Harrisburg Area Community College graduates earn $52k, placing them in the 42th percentile of all dental support services and allied professions associates programs nationally.
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in Pennsylvania
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions associates's programs at peer institutions in Pennsylvania (15 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg Area Community College | $52,497 | $50,310 | — | — |
| Harcum College | $53,534 | $49,585 | $25,049 | 0.47 |
| Northampton County Area Community College | $50,692 | $45,447 | $19,690 | 0.39 |
| Montgomery County Community College | $49,729 | $49,149 | $16,707 | 0.34 |
| Manor College | $42,819 | $42,433 | $23,500 | 0.55 |
| Luzerne County Community College | $41,650 | $38,179 | $14,750 | 0.35 |
| National Median | $55,016 | — | $19,309 | 0.35 |
Other Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Programs in Pennsylvania
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Pennsylvania schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harcum College Bryn Mawr | $29,900 | $53,534 | $25,049 |
| Northampton County Area Community College Bethlehem | $5,310 | $50,692 | $19,690 |
| Montgomery County Community College Blue Bell | $6,270 | $49,729 | $16,707 |
| Manor College Jenkintown | $19,964 | $42,819 | $23,500 |
| Luzerne County Community College Nanticoke | $6,450 | $41,650 | $14,750 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Harrisburg Area Community College, approximately 33% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Sample Size: Based on 19 graduates with reported earnings and 17 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.