Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) at Manatee Technical College

Median Earnings (1yr)

$28,447

76th percentile

60th percentile in Florida

Est. Median Debt

$9,362

Est. from national median (31 programs)

Where Manatee Technical College Stands

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

Earnings Distribution

How Manatee Technical College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in Florida

Dental Support Services and Allied Professions certificate's programs at peer institutions in Florida (53 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
Manatee Technical CollegeBradenton	—	$28,447	—	$9,362*	—
Daytona State CollegeDaytona Beach	$3,106	$32,107	$29,348	—*	—
Meridian CollegeSarasota	—	$31,980	—	$9,500*	0.30
Fortis Institute-Port Saint LuciePort Saint Lucie	$14,087	$31,554	$29,637	$12,994*	0.41
ATA Career EducationSpring Hill	$14,895	$29,032	$25,853	$12,930*	0.45
Fortis College-Orange ParkOrange Park	$14,386	$28,321	$24,581	$13,000*	0.46
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

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 Manatee Technical College, approximately 28% 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.