Dental Support Services and Allied Professions at Miller-Motte College-Tulsa

This program's earnings fall well short of both national and state expectations for dental support services training. With first-year earnings of just $19,134 compared to the national median of $25,255, graduates earn about $6,000 less annually than typical program completers nationwide. Even within Oklahoma, where dental support earnings tend to be lower, this program ranks in just the 25th percentile—meaning 75% of similar programs in the state produce better outcomes.

The financial picture isn't entirely bleak. At $11,825, the debt load is relatively modest with a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.62, and graduates do see 17% earnings growth by year four. However, even after four years, median earnings of $22,287 remain below what many programs achieve in the first year. For context, Community Care College in Oklahoma produces graduates earning $26,313—about $7,000 more initially than Miller-Motte's four-year median.

While the program serves a predominantly low-income student population (82% receive Pell grants) and the debt burden isn't crushing, the earnings trajectory suggests limited career advancement potential. Given that Oklahoma has 12 other dental support programs with generally better outcomes, prospective students should seriously consider alternatives that offer stronger earning potential in this field.