Dental Support Services and Allied Professions at Northwest Technical College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How Northwest Technical College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Northwest Technical College graduates earn $36k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all dental support services and allied professions certificate programs nationally.
Compare to Similar Programs in Minnesota
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions certificate's programs at peer institutions in Minnesota (14 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Technical College | $36,203 | — | — | — |
| Dakota County Technical College | $45,670 | $35,977 | $11,000 | 0.24 |
| Herzing University-Minneapolis | $41,499 | $27,192 | $18,624 | 0.45 |
| Central Lakes College-Brainerd | $40,329 | $35,053 | — | — |
| Minneapolis Community and Technical College | $35,725 | $40,246 | — | — |
| Minnesota North College | $34,237 | $31,442 | $10,545 | 0.31 |
| National Median | $25,255 | — | $9,500 | 0.38 |
Other Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Programs in Minnesota
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Minnesota schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota County Technical College Rosemount | $6,419 | $45,670 | $11,000 |
| Herzing University-Minneapolis St. Louis Park | $13,420 | $41,499 | $18,624 |
| Central Lakes College-Brainerd Brainerd | $6,209 | $40,329 | — |
| Minneapolis Community and Technical College Minneapolis | $6,128 | $35,725 | — |
| Minnesota North College Hibbing | $6,004 | $34,237 | $10,545 |
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 Northwest Technical College, approximately 33% 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.
Sample Size: Based on 18 graduates with reported earnings and 14 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.