Dental Support Services and Allied Professions at Midwest Technical Institute-Missouri

This dental support services program at Midwest Technical Institute underperforms significantly compared to other options in Missouri. With median first-year earnings of $22,815, graduates earn about $5,300 less than the state median for this field and rank in just the 25th percentile both nationally and statewide. Among Missouri's nine programs, this ranks near the bottom—other schools like State Technical College of Missouri produce graduates earning $32,797, nearly $10,000 more annually.

The debt picture provides some relief, with $9,500 in median debt creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.42. However, the modest 8% earnings growth over four years suggests limited advancement potential, with graduates reaching only $24,586 by year four—still well below what most comparable programs deliver in year one.

The bottom line: while this program won't saddle your child with crushing debt, it appears to provide subpar career preparation compared to readily available alternatives within Missouri. Given that several other in-state programs offer significantly better earning potential for similar debt levels, you'd likely see better returns by exploring options like State Technical College of Missouri or Pinnacle Career Institute instead.