Dental Support Services and Allied Professions at Herzing University-Minneapolis

Herzing University-Minneapolis graduates in dental support services earn less than typical program completers both nationally and across Minnesota, landing below the 50th percentile in both comparisons. At $58,912 one year out, earnings trail the state median by nearly $3,000 and fall short of what University of Minnesota-Twin Cities graduates make by $6,000. This gap matters in a field where career trajectories tend to be fairly predictable.

The debt load tells a different story. At $35,117, it's higher than both the national median ($25,000) and Minnesota's average ($27,000) for this degree—though the 0.60 debt-to-earnings ratio remains manageable. Still, graduates are carrying about $8,000 more debt than peers at Minnesota State-Mankato while earning roughly $3,500 less annually. Over a decade of loan repayment, that differential compounds.

For families considering this program, the math is straightforward: you're paying more to earn less compared to in-state alternatives. The high admission rate and large proportion of Pell-eligible students suggest Herzing serves students who may have fewer options, but that doesn't change the economic reality. If your child has access to the University of Minnesota system or Minnesota State schools, those programs deliver better financial outcomes in this field.