Dental Support Services and Allied Professions at Mott Community College

Mott Community College's dental support program earns barely middle-of-the-pack results among Michigan schools while trailing far behind national peers. At $40,544 in first-year earnings, graduates earn roughly $5,200 less than the state median and about $14,500 below the national benchmark—landing this program in just the 17th percentile nationally. More troubling, earnings actually slip to $39,295 by year four, suggesting limited advancement opportunities in the roles graduates typically secure. Compare this to Kalamazoo Valley's program, where graduates earn $52,947, and the gap becomes stark.

The debt load compounds the problem. At nearly $26,000, graduates carry substantially more debt than typical Michigan dental support students ($17,800) while earning less. That 0.64 debt-to-earnings ratio isn't catastrophic, but it means dedicating a significant portion of income to loan payments while watching peers from nearby programs pull ahead financially. For context, if your child were deciding between Mott and Lansing Community College, they'd face similar debt but start their career earning $9,000 more annually at Lansing.

Unless Mott offers unique geographic convenience or specialized training unavailable elsewhere, families should seriously consider alternatives. Several Michigan community colleges deliver demonstrably better financial outcomes in the same field—outcomes that could mean the difference between financial stress and stability in those crucial early career years.