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 Virginia

Dental Support Services and Allied Professions certificate's programs at peer institutions in Virginia (15 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College$37,208
Danville Community College$28,405
Centura College-Virginia Beach$24,569$24,063$9,5000.39
Centura College-Norfolk$24,569$24,063$9,5000.39
Fortis College-Norfolk$22,928$26,013$11,3580.50
Fortis College-Richmond$22,928$26,013$11,3580.50
National Median$25,255$9,5000.38

Other Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Programs in Virginia

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Virginia schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Danville Community College
Danville
$4,848$28,405
Centura College-Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach
$16,637$24,569$9,500
Centura College-Norfolk
Norfolk
$16,637$24,569$9,500
Fortis College-Norfolk
Norfolk
$14,083$22,928$11,358
Fortis College-Richmond
Richmond
$14,986$22,928$11,358

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 J Sargeant Reynolds Community College, approximately 30% 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.