Location: Orange, TX•In-State Tuition: $2,832•Out-of-State Tuition: $13,824
Median Earnings (1yr)Small sample
$22,866
25th percentile
60th percentile in Texas
Est. Median DebtEstimated
$9,362
Est. from national median (31 programs)
Sample: 24 graduates Limited data

Based on U.S. Department of Education data (October 2025 release). Some figures are estimates based on similar programs — see details below.

Where Lamar State College-Orange Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all dental support services and allied professions certificate's programs nationally

Lamar State College-Orange (estimated ±10%)Other dental support services and allied professions programs

Dashed lines show national medians. Upper-left = best value.

Earnings Distribution

How Lamar State College-Orange graduates compare to all programs nationally

Lamar State College-Orange earns $23k — 25th percentile among dental support services and allied professions certificate programs.

Compare to Similar Programs in Texas

Dental Support Services and Allied Professions certificate's programs at peer institutions in Texas (41 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Lamar State College-OrangeOrange$2,832$22,866—$9,362*—
The College of Health Care Professions-DallasDallas—$29,060$20,985$9,085*0.31
The College of Health Care Professions-AustinAustin—$29,060$20,985$9,085*0.31
Pima Medical Institute-HoustonHouston—$27,301$30,467$8,509*0.31
Pima Medical Institute-El PasoEl Paso—$27,301$30,467$8,509*0.31
Pima Medical Institute-San AntonioSan Antonio—$27,301$30,467$8,509*0.31
National Median—$25,255—$9,500*0.38
* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with dental support services and allied professions graduates

Dental Hygienists

Administer oral hygiene care to patients. Assess patient oral hygiene problems or needs and maintain health records. Advise patients on oral health maintenance and disease prevention. May provide advanced care such as providing fluoride treatment or administering topical anesthesia.

$94,260/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Dental Assistants

Perform limited clinical duties under the direction of a dentist. Clinical duties may include equipment preparation and sterilization, preparing patients for treatment, assisting the dentist during treatment, and providing patients with instructions for oral healthcare procedures. May perform administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes.

$47,300/yrJobs growth:Postsecondary nondegree award

Dental Laboratory Technicians

Construct and repair full or partial dentures or dental appliances.

$45,820/yrJobs growth:High school diploma or equivalent

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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 Lamar State College-Orange, approximately 24% 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 24 graduates with reported earnings and 15 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.