Dental Support Services and Allied Professions at Nevada Career Institute

Nevada Career Institute's dental support program graduates earn $22,013 in their first year—well below both Nevada's median of $25,255 and the national average. At 40th percentile statewide, this program trails most competitors in the Las Vegas area. Pima Medical Institute and Milan Institute students earn roughly $5,000 more annually right out of the gate, a significant gap when you're starting at just over $22,000.

The relatively modest debt load of $9,500 keeps this from being a complete disaster—you're looking at a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.43, which is manageable. However, that's cold comfort when the earnings themselves are this low. A graduate facing typical living expenses in Las Vegas will find $22,000 yearly income extremely tight, even without much debt to service.

The fact that 60% of students here receive Pell grants suggests this program serves lower-income students who may have limited options. For those students especially, choosing a dental support program matters—the difference between this school and competitors like Pima or Milan could mean an extra $400-500 monthly in take-home pay. If your child is set on this field in Nevada, the data suggests looking at other programs first.